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MINUTES 



OF THE 



Council of Safety 



OF THE 



STATE OF NEW JERSEY 



JERSEY CITY: 

Printed by John H. Lyon 

1872. 



JUN 8 1903 
D. of D, 



Volume I. 



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JOHN CLEYES SYMMES. 
WILLIAxM PATERSON. 
NATHANIEL SCUDDER. 
THEOPHILUS ELMER. 
SILAS CONDKT. 
JOHN HART. 
JOHN MEHELM. 
SAMUEL DICK. 
JOHN COMBS. 
CALEB CAMP. 
EDMUND WETHERBY. 
BENJAMIN MANNING. 



Haddonfield March 18'^ 1.777. 

Pursuant to the Power and Authority given, in and by an 
Act of the Council and General Assembly of the State of New 
Jersey, intitled "An Act for investing the Governor and a 
Council consisting of twelve, with certain powers therein men- 
tioned for a limited Time," The Governor and Council of 
Safety met; 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M' Symmes M'' Dick 

M' Paterson M' Combs 

M'" Scudder M' Camp 

M"^ Hart M' Manning 

M-^ Mehelm. 

The Board was informed that Captain AValton was atteudi*jg 
in Town, with a number of Prisoners, which he had brought 
from Monmouth; and by some papers laid before the Board, it 
appeared that some of the said Prisoners were taken in a Boat 
gohig from Philadelphia to New York. 

The said Prisoners taken in a Boat, being six in number, were 
called in and examined, and it appearing that they belong to 
the State of Pennsylvania, the Councill advised His Excellency 
to order Captain Walton to conduct them to Philadelphia and 
deliver them to the Order of the Councill of Safety of Penn- 
sylvania, together with a State of the Evidence obtained in the 
course of the Examination. 

The Board adjourned till 3 o'clock P. M. 

The Govr' & Council of Safety met pursuant to adjourn- 
ment. 

The Intervention of the Legislative Council prevented the 
entering on business. 

The Board adjourned till 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. 

March 



March 19. 1.777. 
The Governor & Council of Safety met. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M' Syrames M' Dick 

M"^ Scudder M"" Camp. 

M"^ Hart. 

The Board entered upon the Examination of the Prisoners 
sent to Haddonfield, some Time since, by General Putnam. 
Abraham Briton, Jonathan Forman, & Robert Barns having 
been examiiieil, took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration 
and Allegiance, as by Law appointed, and were discharged. 

Jacob Roter, and Joseph Hornor, having been exam'' took 
the said Oaths, and were discharged in like Manner. 

Anthony Woodward, son of William, having been examined, 
being one of the People called Quakers, took Affirmations to 
the Effect of the Oaths above mentioned, and entered into Re- 
cognizance with David Hurley his Surety in £300 Each, before 
M' Justice Symmes, for his appearance at the next Court of 
Oyer & Terminer, to be held in the County of Monmouth, 
& in the meaviTime to be of good Behaviour ; and was there- 
upon dismissed. 

INIoses Ivins, being examined, acknowledged that he had 
given Bond to the late Convention in £500 conditioned for 
his good Behaviour towards the State, and having entered into 
Recx)gnizance with Abraham Briton his surety, in £300 each 
to appear &c as in the Case of Anthony Woodward, was dis- 
missed. 

The Board adjouned till 3 o'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Isaac Rogers, Abner Rogers, John Coperthwaite, William 
Emley Jun' Samuel Emley, Bickley Steward, and Richard 
Huntley of Upper Freehold, and George Brewer of Shrews- 
bury were brought in and examined ; they generally declared 
that they were of the People called Quakers, and averse to 
bearing Arms on that account, but that they were willing to 
take the Affirmations to the State; they severally took and 
subscribed Affirmations to the Effect of the Oaths to the State 
and were discharged. 

Ordered, 

That the Prisoners lately ordered to be brought from Fred- 
erick 



erick Town in Maryland and lodged in the CKaol of the County 
of Salem, be conducted under Guard to Bordentown, so as to 
be there by Wednesday next, or as soon after as may be con- 
venient ; and that Coll. Dick be desired to detach so many of 
the Militia of his Battalion as may be necessary to carry this 
Order into Execution. 

An account of Captain Elisha Walton for subsisting a Guard 
and six Prisoners belonging to Pennsylvania, at & from llad- 
donfield to Philadelphia on the 18^'' & 19"' Instant, amount- 
ing to £4 Ts. 6d. was laid before the Board. Ordered that the 
same be paid. 

The Board adjourned till Wednesday next, the 26^' Inst, 
then to meet at Bordentown. 

Bordentown March 26. 1.777 

The Governor & Members of the Council of Safety met, pur- 
suant to adjournment. 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M' Symmes 

M- Hart 

M' Manning. 

There not being a Quorum to proceed to Business, 
Adjourned till tomorrow. 

Thursday, March 27 1.777 

Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M"" Symmes M"^ Hart 

M'' Scudder M"" Manning 

There not being yet a Quorum, adjourned till Tomorrow. 

Friday, March 28"', 1.777 
Met pursuant to Adjournment. 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor 
M^ Symmes, M"- Dick, 

M"" Scudder, M'' Manning, 

M-^ Hart His 

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His Excellency was pleased to lay before the Board a letter 
from Israel Shreeve Esq'' Colonel of the Second Battalion of 
Continental Troops raised in this State, by which it appears 
that Charles Axford, who was appointed Quarter-Master to the 
said Battalion, on the 4'*^ February last hath not joined the 
Regiment and that the Colonel hath not seen nor heard from 
him since his Appointment, and supposes he hath declined ; that 
on his Arrival at Princeton the necessity of having so useful an 
Officer obliged him to apply to the General to appoint one in 
Orders, when Benajah Osmnn, a very suitable person was ap- 
pointed ; and that the Colonel with the Begiment pray he may 
be continued : And it appearing to the Board, from the said 
letter and from other information, that the said Charles Axford 
hath not accepted the said office, 

Benajah Osmun was appointed Quarter Master to the said 
Second Battalion. 

The Board adjourned till 9 O'clock tomorrow Morning. 

Saturday, March 29 1.777. 

The Board met, 

Present as before. 

The Board proceeded to the Examination of Thomas Groom, 
Morgan John, Joseph Groom & John Ashton, four Prisoners 
sent by General Putnam, having been apprehended & brought 
to him, as Persons suspected and disaffected to the State ; & 
the whole Forenoon being taken up with that & some incidental 
Business, the Board adjourned till 3 o'clock this afternoon. 

Saturday, P. M. 29"' March 1.777 

The Board met, pursuant to adjournment. 

Present — as before. 

Morgan John & John Ashton, two of the four prisoners 
above mentioned were discharged, by the Board, on their 
taking the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance to this state. 

The Board then proceeded to examine Major Seabrook re- 
specting three Prisoners who were sent in March last to 
Frederic in ]Maryland, & now returned to this Stat, viz' Ben- 
jamin Wilson, VVilliam Valentine & John Jones ; & tho' it 
appeared that they went on Board a Vessel of the Enemy in 
Distress, & without orders, yet that it was not with Intent to 
assist the Enemy nor of injuring the State, they were dis- 
charged upon taking the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance. 

M' Paterson attended and took his Seat at the Board. 

Resolved. 



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Resolved. That his Tl]xcellency the Governor draw on the 
Treasurer for the sum of Three Hundred Pounds in ])art of the 
sum of One Thousan<l Pounds for Avhich lie is authorized to 
draw by the Act instituting the Councill of Safety, and then 
the Board adjourned to Monday next at 9 o'clock. 



Monday March 3V^ 1.777 

The Board met. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M' Symmes M-^ Dick 

M"" Scudder M'^ Manning 

M"^ Paterson 

Ordered that Thomas Watson Esq"^ be sent to be examined 
respecting his having taken a Protection from the Enemy. M' 
Watson accordingly attended and was examined. 

Ordered, that Cap'" Arnold be directed to send two of his 
Light horse to attend the Council of Safety, and Directions 
were given accordingly. 

Ordei-ed, that John Pope and William Newbolt be sub- 
poena'' as Witnesses against Thomas Watson, and then the 
Board adjourned to 3 o'clock P. M. 

Monday, P. M. 31 March 

The Board met pursuant to adjournment 

Present — as before. 

Ordered, that John Lawrence Esq' of Burlington be desired 
to attend this Board. 

The M'itnesses against the prisoners not being yet arrived, 
and there being no business before the Board, adjourned till 
tomorrow 9 O'clock. 

Tuesday 1 April 1.777 

The Board met pursuant to adjournment. 
Present — as before. 

John Butler was examined as a witness against Thomas 
Watson, and his Affidavit taken in writing. 
James Cox, Jun"" examined in like manner. 
The Board adjourned till 3 O'clock this afternoon, 

Tuesday 



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Tuesday P. M. 1 April 1.7 7 7 

The Board met according to Adjournment. 

Present — as before — 

William Newbolt attended and was examined as a Witness 
against Thomas Watson 

John Pope examined in like manner — and then the Board 
adjourned tomorrow 9 O'clock, 

Wednesday, 2"^* April 1.777 

The Board met pursuant to Adjournment. 

Present, as Ix'fore — 

M"" Randolph, examined as a Witness against Joseph Salter. 

Ordered, That Isaac Potter & Daniel Griggle subpoena'd as 
witnesses against Joseph Salter. 

M"^ Savage, was examined as a Witness against Joseph 
Salter. 

John Lawrence Esq"" attended the Council & was examined, 
and then the Board adjourned to 3 O'clock this afternoon. 

Wednesday, P. M. 2"i April 1.777 

The Board met according to adjournment. 

Present, as before. 

His Excellency laid before the Board, the Resolution of 
Congress of the 14"' January last, respecting the Commission- 
ers of the Loan Office, and the Auditor General's letter of the 
30"' of the same month, for their sense of that part of the 
letter respecting the Payment and Subsistence of the Con- 
tinental Troops Stationed in the State, which the Board 
delivered. 

The rest of the afternoon was taken up in administ'ring the 
Oaths to the State. 

Adj'd till tomorrow 9 o'clock. 

Thursday, 3"' Ai)ril 1.777 

Met according to adj't. 

Present, as before. 

His Excellency laid before the Couiu-il a Memorial from 
John Van Anglin, which was read, setting forth, That the 
INIemorialist is a first L' in the tirst Jersey Regiment raised in 
this State during the War; That two Junior Officers in the said 
Regiment have in the Arrangement made l)y the Field-Officers 

been 



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been placed over his Head, and praying that his case may be 
taken into Consideration, and his Rank properly adjusted — 

Ordered, That the above Memorial be referred to the Coun- 
cil & Assembly in Joint Meeting convened. 

Ordered, That Subpoenas be issued to cite Thomas Phar, & 
Joseph Lawrence Esq"^ to appear before the Council on Satur- 
day next at 10 o'clock in the F'orenoon to bear testimony 
against John Lawrence J"" of Burlington. 

Ordered, That Subpoenas be issued to cite Abraham Hen- 
dricks, Peter Imlay and Mary Davison to be before the Coun- 
cil on Saturday next at 10 o'clock in the Forenoon to give 
Evidence against John Lawrence Sen'' 

Testimonials from Gen' Dickinson and Gen' Heard certify- 
ing That Docf" Hendry had served as Surgeon to a Brigade of 
Militia, that he had also acted as Director & Superintendent of 
an Hospital, and recommending that he should be allowed a 
Compensation adequate to such extraordinary Services, were 
read and referred to the Hon'"^ Congress — 

The Council adj'd till 3 o'clock P. M. 

Met according to Adj*^ 

A letter from Gen' Heard respecting the Battalion under the 
Command of Col. Beavers in Hunterdon and such persons as 
had taken Protections & refuse to deliver them up ; and also 
respecting certain disaffected Persons in Sussex, who were en- 
listing Men for the Service of the Enemy, was read ; 

Agreed, That the Governor write Col Beavers, and desire 
him to convene the Companies in his Battalion, for the Purpose 
of Electing Officers &c — 

Agreed, that such of the Magistrates in Somerset, as live 
nearest to Gen' Heard be written to, and desired to convene 
before them such Persons as have taken Protections, and to 
tender them the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance. 

Agreed, That General Heard be directed to detach a File of 
Men to apprehend the Persons referred to in his Letter ; and 
in Order the more ettectually to take them, to consult certain 
Persons in the County of Sussex, who will give the necessary 
aid & Assistance. 

Garrat Covenhoven, Thomas Wolley, Charles Lucas, John 
Davidson & Zachariah Sickles, Inhabitants of the County of 
Monmouth, and apprehended by Co' Forman in virtue of an 
Order from his Ex'^^ Gen' Washington, appeared before the 
Council, & took the Oaths to Governm* as established by an 
Act of the Legislature, and were thereupon discharged ; 

Adjourned till ToMorrow Mor"s 9 o'clock. 

Friday, 



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Friday, April 4"' 1.777 

The Council Met. 

Present — as before — 

A petition from the Field and other Officers in the County of 
Monmouth was read, setting forth that certain persons acted as 
Commissioners under Lord an<l General How, and granted Pro- 
tections and administered the Oath of Allegiance to the King 
of Great Britain, while the enemy were in the County afore- 
said, and praying that such persons may be taken Notice of, 
and dealt with according to Law — 

Hezekiah Wood of Bordentown, appeared l)efore the Coun- 
cil and took the Oaths to Governmente 

Jacob Lawrie of Bordentown appeared before the Council, 
delivered up his Protection, and being one of the people called 
Quakers, took the Affirmations to Governm' 

Ordered, That Precepts be issued to apprehend and bring 
before the Council the following Persons, Samuel Burling, 
Thomas P. Hewlings, Colin Campbell, John Taylor, John 
AVardell, John Laurence S', James Grover, Joseph Saltar, 
Edmund Williams, Robert Hartshorn, Esek Hartshorn, Daniel 
Hendrickson, Middletown, Henry Waddelle, Joseph Leonard, 
Doc'""'' John Laurence, Robert Cooke, William Guisbertson, & 
Thomas Thompson. 

Ordered, That Richard Wain & Daniel Ellis be summoned to 
take the Oaths to Government, 

Adj'' till 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met accor<ling to Adj' 

Oi'dered, That Subpoenas be issued to warn Gilbert Barton 
& William Laurence to appear before the Council, & give 
Evidence against John Lawi'ence Sen'' 

The Remainder of the Afternoon was taken uj* in Hearing 
& Examining Certain disaffected Persons from the County of 
Monmouth. 

Adjd till ToMori'ow Morng 9 O'clocke. 

Saturday, April 5"', 1.777 

The Council met — 

Present as before. 

Benjamin Baird Esq'^'' first Major in the Second Battalion of 
Yoot Militia in the Comity of Somerset, having deceased, and 
Enos Kelsey Esq Second Major in the same Battalion having 
resigned his Commission on Account of his being appointed to 
the office of D. Q. Mastei', and Commissary, The Council pro- 
ceeded to the Choice of Alajor's for the said Battalion, when 

Peter 



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Peter D. Vroom was duly Elected P' Major, and William Ver- 
bryck 2'"' Major in the Battalion aforesaid — 

Thomas Farr a|)i)eared before the Board, & gave ICvidence 
ag't John Laurence of Burlington, and his Testimony reduced 
to writing. 

Joseph Laurence Esq"" appeared before the Board, and gave 
Evidence ag* John Laurence of Burlington ; M' Peter Lnlay 
likewise appeared & gave Evidence ag"^* Jolm Laurence Sen' 
of Monmouth ; Agreed, That M' Justice Symmes be directed 
to take the Recognizance of the af^'' Jo"* Laurence & Peter 
Imlay &c &c 

M' William Laurence, in Pursuance of a Subpoena, appeared 
before the Board, and gave evidence against John Laurence Sen' 
which was reduced to Writing, &e, 

Adj^i till 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met according to Adj'. 

Mary Davison, appeared before the Board, and was ex- 
amined. 

Abraham Hendricks, appeared before the Board, and was on 
Oath examined respecting John Laurence, Sen'", & his examin- 
ation set down in Writing. 

Gilbert Barton appeared, & was examined under Oath re- 
specting John Laurence Sen'^ which Examination was reduced 
to writing — 

Adjourned to Monday Morning 9 O'clock. 



Met pursuant to Adj^ 



Monday, April 7"' 1.777 



Present 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M"" Symmes, M'^ Dick 

M"" Paterson, M'' Manning 

There not being a Quorum to proceed to Business, adjourned 
till 3 O'clock P. M. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"^ Symmes M' Dick 

M'^ Scudder M' Manning 

M' Paterson 

Isaac Potter & Daniel Griggs appeared and were examined 
under Oath respecting Joseph Saltar, and their Examination 
reduced to writing — 

John 



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John Jones, Samuel Heath, Ephraim Drake Harris, and John 
Harris, who were apprehended & sent to Philad-' by Gen' 
Putnam, were ordered before the Board, & being examined 
took tlie Oaths of abjuration & allegiance as Established by 
the Legislature of this State; and were thereupon discharged. 

Adj'' till ToMorrow Morn's 9 O'clock. 

Tuesday April 8"' 1.777 

The Council met, 

Present — as before, 

Joseph Saltar was called before the Board and informed of 
the Charge exhibited against him under Oath ; and being heard 
respecting the same was ordered to withdraw. 

Ordered that Joseph Saltar be committed, whereupon his 
Mittimus was drawn directed to the Keeper of the Gaol of 
Burlington. 

Samuel Bui'ling & Thomas P. Hewlings appeared before the 
Board, & informed of the Charges exhibited against them, and 
being heard respecting the same the further Consideration there- 
of was deferred till the Afternoon. 

Adj'd till 3 o'clock in the Afternoon. 

Met accor'''-' to Adj". 

Samuel Burling, Thomas P. Hewlings, and Colin Campbell, 
appeared before the Board, and refusing to take the Oaths to 
the State, but being willing to be bound with Sureties, for 
their Appearance at the next Court of Quarter Sessions, of the 
Peace for the County of Burlington; the Board gave thera 
Time, until Friday next, to procure Sureties for the Purpose 
aforesaid — 

Daniel Ellis, who was summoned to be before the Board, & 
to take the Oaths to Government, did accordingly appear, and 
refusing to take the Oaths, was indulged, at his request, until 
Friday next, in order to provide Sureties for his Appearance at 
the next Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for 
the County of Burlington. 

William Harley, Thomas Pollock, John Mee & John Lee, 
Persons apprehended & sent to Philad'' were ordered before 
the Board, and being examined, took the Oaths of Abjuration 
and Allegiance as established by the Legislature of this State, 
and were thereupon discharged. 

The petition of William & Matthew Paterson was read, 
setting forth That the Petitioners are Natives of Ireland, in 
which Kingdom they have considerable Freehold Estates; that 

they 



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they have signed the Association, and been enroUed in Cap*" 
Green's Company of MiUtia, that they should with Cheerful- 
ness turn out in Defence of the State; provided it would not 
endanger their Property, or subject it to Forfeiture, and pray- 
ing that the Board would take their Case into Consideration 
and attord them Relief in the Premises — 

Ordered, That the said Petition lie on the Table. 

Nathaniel Lewis appeared before the Board, and was ex- 
amined touching the Charge exhibited against Thomas Watson, 
& his Kecognizance taken by M' Justice Synimes for his 
Appearance as a Witness at the next Court of General Gaol 
Delivery for the County of Burlington. 

Adj'd till Tomorrow Morn« 9 O'clock. 



Wednesday, April 9"' 1.777 

The Council met. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M^ Symmes. M' Dick 

M' Scudder. ]\P Manning 

M' Paterson M"" Combes 

A Petition from sundry Inhabitants of New Ark in the 
County of P^ssex was read, setting forth, That some of the 
most inveterate Tories remained after the enemy were tied, had 
been apprehended & sent to Head Quarters ; but through 
Multiplicity of Business or Want of Evidence have been dis- 
charged, and on returning Home, threaten such as had accused 
and taken them uj) ; that some who have fled with the Enemy, 
have left their Families and Estates, the latter of which is 
daily conveyed yway by the former, for Want of proper 
Autliority to secure them; That many Persons who have re- 
fused to comply with General Washington's Proclamation, re- 
main at Home without any Molestation or doing any kind of 
Duty ; and praying that tlie Premises may be taken under Con- 
sideration, and some adequate llemedy applied. 

Ordered, That the said Petition be referred to the Legisla- 
ture — 

Ordered, That Warr*' of Commit™' be issued ag' John 
Laurence & Tho^ Watson, charged with High Treason &c. & 

Captain Jacob Oliphan of the 2"** Burlington Regiment of 
Militia desired Leave to resign his Commission on Account of 

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his 111 Stato of Health, & the Board aece])ted his resignation. — 

Thomas Reynolds Esq'' was a])pointed by the Boai'd, Col. of 
the 2' '' Battalion of 3Iilitia in the County of Burlington. 

The Officers of the said ]>attalion liaving recommended 
Josejih Plaight as Lieut Col, Thomas Fenimore as P*^ ]Major 
and Joseith Budd as 2"^' Major thereof, their respective Com- 
missions were accordingly made out & delivered to Col 
Ilaight. 

David M''Donald & Thomas Parent, Persons apprehended 
& sent to Pliilad'' were ordered liefore the Jjoard, and being 
examined, took the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance as 
estaldished by the Legislature of this State, and were there- 
upon discharged. 

Adjourned till ToMorrow morning, 9 O'clock. 



Thursday, April 10"' 1.777 

The Council met. 

Present as before — 

Robert Ellison, John Mildrum, Jacob Cummins & Jacob 
Goodwin, Inhabitants of the County of Sussex, apprehended by 
order of Gen' Heard, w^ere sent to this Place under Guard, on 
suspicion of aiding & abetting the Enemy, and conspiring 
against the Government. 

Ordered That Jacob Goodwin, be brought before the Board 
for Examination. 

Gen' Heard's letter respecting the above Persons was read 
& filed. 

Jacob Goodwin appeared, was exanuncd & ordered back to 
Prison. 

M"" Muckleroy of Burlington cited to appear before the 
Board as a Witness against Sam' Burling. 

M^ Helm of Burlington cited to appear before the Board 
without delay. 

Ordered, That John Carty of Burlington, be cited to appear 
before the Board. 

William North and John North, two Prisoners Avho had 
been confined in the Gaol at Philad'' appeared before the 
Board, and were examined ; 1'he Decision of their case de- 
ferred. 

Adj'd till 3 O'clock in the afternoon. 



Met according to Adj"^ 

jraham Hendricks ag"*^ Jesse \^ 

ward 



The Examination of Abraham Hendricks ag"*^ Jesse Wood 



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ward taken and reduced to Writing : Agreed, Tliat M"" Justice 
Symnies take the Recognizance of the said Hendricks for his 
Appearance as a Witness at the next Court of General Gaol 
Delivery for the County of Monmouth. 

Ordered, That Warr*-" of Conitnitnient be made out against 
Francis Jones and Moses Mount, directed to the Keeper of the 
Gaol for the County of Burlington, charged with being guilty 
of misdemeanors — 

His Excellency laid before the Board a Message from Sam' 
Burling informing, That M' Helm vv^as confined to his Chamber 
being much indisi)osed, but should wait upon the Council as 
soon as his Health should permit. 

John Jones' examination taken ags* Benjamin Helm. 

Ordered, That Isaac Imlay and W™ Imlay be cited as Wit- 
nesses ag*-^ Jesse Woodward, now in confinement in this Place. 

Adj'd till ToMorrow Morn^ 9 O'clock. 



Friday, April 11*'' 1.T77 

The Council met, 

Present — as before — 

Ordered, That Thomas Fowler be brought before the Board 
for Examination ; The said Fowler appeared, was examined, 
and Notes taken thereof. 

Cap' Webb, who holds an office under the King of Great 
Britain, appeared pursuant to Citation, and being heard, the 
Board agreed. That M"^ Webb be allowed fourteen Days to 
settle his Affairs, and then to remove to the Enemy with a 
Flag— 

M' Muckleroy appeared and was examined touching the 
Conduct of Samuel Burling. 

William North & John North were again called before the 
Board, & took tlie Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance as 
Established by the Legislature of this State ; and were there- 
upon discharged. 

John Carty of Burlington appeared before the Board, agree- 
able to summons, and refusing to take the Oaths to Government, 
but being willing to enter into Recognizance, with Surety, for 
his Appearance at the next Court of General Quarter Sessions 
of the Peace for the County of Burlington ; the said John 
Carty did accordingly enter into Recognizance with Archibald 
Muckleroy, his Surety, in £100 Each, before the Governor & 
Council, for his Appearance at the next Court of General 

Quarter 



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Qiiai'ter Sessions of the Peace for tlie County of Burlington, 
and in the mean time to be of Good Behaviour, and was there- 
upon dismissed. 

Alexander Montgomery appeared before the Board, and his 
examination, under Oath, respecting Jesse Woodward taken in 
Writing, M'" Montgomery Entered into VJecognizance before 
M'' Justice Symmes, for his Appearance as a Witness against 
the said Woodward at the next Court of Oyer and Terminer 
and General Gaol Delivery to be held for the C^ounty of Mon- 
mouth, 

Samuel Burling entered into Recognizance with William 
Smith his surety in £300 Each, before the Governor and 
Council, for his Appearance at the next Court of General 
Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the Ck')unty of Burlington, 
and in the meanTime to be of Good Behaviour & was there- 
iipon dismissed, — 

Thomas P. llewlings entered into Ivtcognizance with Abra- 
ham Hewlings his Surety in £300 Each, before the Governor 
and Council, for his Appearance at the next Court of General 
Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the County of Burlington, 
and in the meantime to be of good Behaviour, and was there- 
upon dismised. 

Daniel Ellis entered into Recognizance with W'" Smith, his 
Surety, in £300 Each, &c as above. 

Colin Campbell entered into Recognizance with Abraham 
Hewlings his Surety, in £300 Each, &c, as above. 

Adj'd till 3 O'clock in the afternoon. 



Met according to Adj*^ 

Ordered, That Michael Mount be cited to be and appear 
before the Board as a Witness ag' Jesse Woodward. 

John Cleayton, Green Cooke, and Samuel Odell, Persons 
apprehended & sent to Philad'\ were ordered before the Board, 
and, being examined, took the Oaths of AVjjuration and 
Allegiance as Established by the Legislature of this state and 
were thereupon dismissed. 

Nathan Allen, who was apprehended & sent to Philad^, was 
ordered before the Board, and examined, and being one of the 
People called Quakers, took x\ffirmations to the Effect of the 
Oaths of the State, and was accordingly discharged. 

Robert Ellison, of Sussex, was brought liefore the Board, & 
Examined touching the Plot & Combination in Sussex, and 
Notes taken of his Examination. 

Adj'd till ToM^^ Morn- 9 O'clock. 

Saturday, 



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Saturday, April 12'" 1.777. 

The Council met, 

Present, as before. 

M' Carap api)eared in Council & took his seat at the Board — 

William Imlay was examined as a Witness against Richard 
Robbins & Jesse Woodward. 

M' Savage laid before the Board a Resolution of C^ongress in 
the Words following viz* 

Tn Congress April S. 1.777 

" Resolved that it be recommended to the Governor & 
" Council of Safety of New Jersey not to call into the held 
" such part of their Militia not exceeding Forty as are neces- 
" sai'ily Employed in the Salt Works now erecting in their 
" State by the (Tovernor of Pennsylvania, provided it be not 
" inconsistent with the laws of that State — Extract from the 
Minutes. Charles Thomson, Secy." 

. To which the Board returned the following answer at the 
Bottom of the said Extract — 

" The Exemption above recommended is inconsistent with 
" the Militia Law of this State, but if the Government of Penn- 
" sylvania will carry on the said Works with Inhabitants of 
" their own Commonwealth, care shall be taken to have them 
" exempted as above, (tho' they will also be liable to be called 
" into the field by the said Act as it now stands, as becoming 
" by their residence here, subjects of this State to that purpose " 
Wil. Livingston." 

Isaac Imlay appeared before the Board & was examined. 
The said Imlay entered into Recognizance before M'' Justice 
Symmes for his Appearance at the next Court of Oyer and 
Terminer and General Gaol Delivery of the County of Mon- 
mouth, as a Witness ags' Jessee Woodward. 

Samuel Lippencut was discharged after taking the Oaths of 
Abjuration & Allegiance, 

Agreed, That his Excellency remit M' Ephraim Philips 
§herif of Burlington, the sum of Fourteen pounds five shil- 
lings on account. 

The Board appointed Elisha Boudinot Esq'' their Secretary 
& desired his Excellency the Governor to acquaint him of the 
appointment. 

Adjourned to 9 O'clock next Monday. 

Monday, 



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jNfonday, 14"' April 1.7V7 

The Board met according to adjouninu'ut, 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"" Symmes M' Camp 

M'' Paterson M'" JManning 

M^ Dick M'- C^onibes 

His Excellency laid before the Board a letter from Joseph 
Leonard of the 10"' Instant excusing his appearance before the 
Board agreeable to his Summons, on Account of his being 
confined by the; Rash & Fever. 

Ordered, That Richard R. Crow be examined. 

It appearing to the Board that the said Crow has been an 
officer in the Service of his Britannic Majesty, & is desirous of 
returning to Ireland his native country, 

Agreed That said Crow have leave to return to his family 
near Cheesquakes in the County of Middlesex & have from the 
date hereof fourteen days allowed him to settle his affairs & 
apply to the nearest General Officer of the United States for a 
Flag to go into the Enemy's Lines. 

His Excellency was pleased to lay before the Board a petition 
from John Duyckinck, which was read ; Setting forth. That the 
Petitioner has been confined in the State Prison at Pliilad* 
since the 10"' of Feb'y last, and praying that he may have a 
Hearing as early as may be convenient. 

Agreed, That his Excellency the Governor be advised to 
write to his Excellency Gen' Washington on the subject matter 
of the said Petition ; as the Board are given to understand, 
That the said Petitioner was apprehended by order of Gen' 
Washington, or some of the General Officers in the Continental 
Army; and are at a loss to determine, until some Charge be 
exhibited, whether the Offence be cognizable before this Board. 

Adj'd till 3 O'clock in the afternoon. 

Met according to adj'. 

George Mount was brought before the Board for Examin- 
ation, cfe on hearing Cap' Stillwell to whose Company he 
belongs, as a private, on the occasion of his being committed, 
<fe as to his character in favor of the American Cause, the 
Board on his taking the Oaths of Allegiance & Abjuration, 
discharged him from his confinement. 

Cornelius Williamson, Joseph Thatcher, Morrice Wurts, and 
Timothy Lake, apprehended by Order of General Heard, were 

sent 



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sent to this Place under Guard, and committed to Prison until 
the Board have Time to hear them, and examine Witnesses. 

William Grover who was apprehended by Order of General 
Putnam, was ordered before the Board, and examined, and be- 
ing one of the I*eople called Quakers, took Affirmations to the 
Effect of the Oaths to the State, and was thereupon dismissed. 

Aaron Kobins Brower, who was apprehended by Col Ran- 
dolph, and sent to Pliilad', was ordered before the Board and 
being examined, took the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance 
as established by the Legislature and was thereupon dis- 
missed. 

George Brown, who was apprehended on the score of being- 
dangerous to the present Government, appeared before the 
Board, and took the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance as es- 
talilished by the Legislature and w^as thereupon dismissed. 

Adjourned till tomorrow morning 9 O'clock, 

Tuesday, April 15"' 1.777 
The Council Met. 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M' Scudder M^ Combes 

M'' Symmes M'' Camp 

M"' Paterson M'' Manning 

M- Dick, 
•t 

Pursuant to Certificate of Election the following Persons, to 
wit, Joseph Weaver, Capt", William Dobbins 1^*^ L\ Henry 
Howel 2'"' L* and Abraham Parker Ensign, were duly Com- 
missioned as Officers in the Manner af '^'', in the first Company 
of Militia in the second Battalion in the County of Burlington 
whereof Tho'' Reynolds Esq"^ is Colonel. 

Robert Allison and Jacob Cummins, Inhabitants of the 
County of Sussex, and a})prehended & sent to this Place on the 
Score of being dangerous, to the present Government, &c., 
were called before the Boai-d, and took the Oaths of Abjuration 
and Allegiance, as Established by the Legislature, and entered 
into Recognizance, being mutually Surety for Each other, in 
£500 each before M"^ Justice Symmes, for their Appearance at 
the next Court of Oyer & Terminer to be held in the County 
of Sussex and in the mean time to be of the Peace and good 
Behaviour, and were thereupon dismissed. 

Joseph Haight was called before the Board & examined 
respecting the Conduct of John Laurence Sen'' and his llecog- 

nizance 



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nizance taken by M' Justice Symmes, for his Appearance as a 
Witness at tlie next Court of Oyer & Terminer for the County 
of Monmouth. 

The Governor having applied, by Advice of the Council of 
Safety, to Capt" Arnold of Morris, for two of the Light Horse 
of his Company, to attend the Council for the carrying- Dis- 
patches, guarding Prisoners, &g, Capt" Arnold accordingly 
sent two Light llorsenien, but having agreed with them for 
20^1 a Day, without any Direction for that Purpose, the Board 
conceived it too expensive to keep them, in their Service, at 
that Pate, and therefore agreed to dismiss them after paying 
them the Sum promised by Capt" Arnold from the time they 
left Home till they can return — amounting to £10. 

Jesse Woodward was called before the Board, and infoi-med 
of the Charge exhibited against him under Oath, and being- 
heard respecting the same was ordered to withdraAV. 

David Condict Esq"^ was Elected L' Col, and Samuel Hayes 
Esq'' Major of the P' Battalion of the 2"^^ Regiment of Foot 
Militia in the County of Essex, whereof Philip Van Cortlandt 
is Colonel. 

Adj'd till 3 o'clock P.M. 

Met according to Adjournment. 

Agreed, That a warrant issue to Co' Bowes Reed to appre- 
hend John Blackwell, which was issued accordingly returnaltle 
on or before the 29"' of April instant. 

Ordered That a Warrant of Commitment be issued agftinst 
Jesse Woodward, charged with High Treason directed to the 
Gaoler of Sussex. 

Lewis Bastedo was examined as a witness against Thomas 
Fowler, and the same reduced into writing. 

Richard Smith of Burlington was cited to appear before the 
Board, as a Person suspected of being disaftected, and danger- 
ous to the present Government &c. 

Adj'd till ToM^^' Morn^' 9 O'clock. 

Wednesday 16 April 1.77V 

Met according to Adjournment. 

Ordered, That a Mittimus issue to the Gaoler at P'reehold to 
receive into his custody Edmund Williams of Monmouth for 
refusing the Affirmation to the Effect of the Oaths of Abjura- 
tion & Allegiance & giving security for his appearance at the 
Sessions, pursuant to Law. 

John Taylor Esq"" was called in and examined. 

Ordered, That the said John Taylor be committed to the 

Gaol, 



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Gaol, of Burlington, for maintaining the Authority of the King 
of Great Britain within this State. 

Stephen Tallman was called in & examined. 

John Laurence of Monmouth Avas called in & examined. 

Ordered, That he be committed for High Treason against the 
State. 

Adj^' till 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met according to Adj' 

Ordered, That Warrants of Commitment be issued against 
Thomas Fowler charged with High Treason, and with making 
an Assault upon one Lewis Bastedo, with an intent to murder. — 
The said Warrant to be directed to the Gaoler of Sussex. The 
Assault was committed in the County of Burlington, the High 
Treason in Monmouth. 

John Williams Jun"", William Throp, and Francis Doyle, 
Persons apprehended and sent to Phil* were ordered before the 
Board and being Examined took the Oaths of Abjuration and 
Allegiance as established by the Legislature of the State, and 
were thereupon dismissed. 

Daniel Laurence was brought before the Boai'd, and being 
examined was ordered to withdraw. 

Joseph Lawrence Jun' of Monmouth, who was apprehended 
and sent to Philadelphia, was ordered before the Board and 
examined, and being one of the People called Quakers, took 
Affirmations to the Effect of the Oaths to the State, and was 
thereupon dismissed. 

Stephen Tallman appeared before the Board, and entered 
into Recognizance with Tallman Smith, his Surety, in £300 
Each, before the Governor and Council for his appearance at 
the next Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for 
the County of Monmouth, and in the meantime to be of the 
Peace and Good Behaviour, and was thereupon dismissed. 

Col Dick had leave of Absence, 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morn" 9 O'clock. 

Thursday April 17"' 1.777 

The Council Met, 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M-^ Scudder M-" Coombes 

M'' Symmes M' Camp 

M^ Paterson M^ Manning, 

Lewis 

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Lewis Ellison appeared before the Board, was examined, and 
being one of the People called Quakers, took Affirmations to 
the Ettect of the Oaths to the State and was thereupon dis- 
missed. 

His Excellency laid before the Board a letter from General 
Washington of yesterday's date, (in answer to one from the 
Governor to the General) containing a state of Col, Duycknick's 
case, & the reason of his being apprehended by the General's 
order, & sent to Philadelphia, whereupon the Board were una- 
nimously of opinion that the Coll" comes properly under the 
military Jurisdiction, 

Ordered, That Co' Duyckinck be acquainted with the above 
resolution, 

Ordered, That a warr^ of Commitment be issued against 
Jacob Goodwin charged with High Treason, etc, directed to the 
Gaoler of the County of Sussex, 

Richard Robins was called before the Boai'd, and informed of 
the Charge exhibited against him, under Oath, and being 
heard respecting the Same was ordered to withdraw. 

Daniel Laurence was again ordered before the Board; and 
refusing to take the Oaths to Government, was indulged till To- 
Morrow in oi'der to find Sureties &c. 

Benjamin Helme was called in and examined by the Board, 
& also Richard Smith of Burlington. 

Agreed, That thirty two blank Commissions be delivered to 
Co' Freelynhuysen for the Captahis & subalterns of his Bat- 
talion, to be filled up by him according to the Election of the 
respective Companies, & that he make return thereof to the 
Governor. 

Richard Smith entered into Recognizance with Abraham 
Hewlings in £300 for his appearance at the Quarter Sessions 
&c & was thereujton discharged — 

Benjamin Helme entered into the like Recognizance & was 
discharged. 

Ordered, that a Warrant of Commitment be issued against 
Richard Robins charged with high Treason &c; directed to 
the Gaoler of the County of Sussex. 

Adjourned till 3 O'clock P.M. 

Met according to adjourm^ 
Present, as before. 

Lewis Bestedo was examined as a Witness against Richard 
Robins & his deposition taken in Avriting. 

M"^ Elmer appeared in Council & took his seat at the Board. 
The Council ordered the Sum of one pound ten shillings to 

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be paid to Lewis Bestedo for two Days service of himself and 
horse. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock. 

Friday, April 18'*^ 1.777 

The Conncil met, 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"" Scudder " M'" Coombes 

M"" Syrames M'' Camp 

M"" Elmer M'^ Manning 

M"" Paterson 

Ordered, That Timothy Lake appear before the Board. 

Anthony Wooley & John Wooley took the Oaths of Abjura- 
tion & Allegiance & were discharged, Amos Morris the like — 

The Board then appointed the Field officers for the first 
Battalion of Cumberland Militia, vizt 

Elijah Hand, Co'. 
Samuel Ogden, Lieu*^ Co". 
Dick Paterson, 1"* Major. 

And their Commissions were issued accordingly. 

Captain Wooley was Examined against Richard Jeffrey. 

Nathan Sutton was examined, & then Jeifrey & Sutton were 
ordered to withdraw. 

Henry Weatherbey was called in and examined. 

M'' Speaker appeared in Council & took his seat at the 
Board. 

Co' Symmes had leave of absence. 

Timothy Lake of Kingwood, a Prisoner, sent to the Council 
of Safety by General Heard, was called in and Examined. 

The Council then adjourned till 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met according to adjournment. 

John Severn a Prisoner was called in and having been exam- 
ined was discharged upon taking the Oaths of Abjuration and 
Allegiance according to a Law of the State. 

A Number of Subpoenas & Summonses were issued for a 
number of Evidences & disaffected Persons. 

The Council then adjourned till 9 O'clock tomorrow morn- 
ing. 

Saturday 



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Saturday April 19* 



Council met according to adjournment 

Present 
His Excellency the Governour 
M-- Scudder M"" Coralis 

M"" Patterson M' Manning 

M-- Elmer, M"- Camp 

M^ Hart 

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William Lippincot was called into Council Chamber, and 
after being examined was ordered to withdraw. 

Henry Weatherby was again called before the Board, and 
after making some further Confessions was ordered to with- 
draw. 

Daniel Laurence appeared before the Board, and entered in- 
to Recognizance with William Laurence and John Van Matter 
his Sureties in £300 each, before the Governor & Council for 
his Appearance at the next Court of General Quarter Sessions 
of the Peace for the County of Monmouth, and in the mean- 
time to be of the Peace and Good Behaviour ; and was there- 
upon dismissed. 

Adj'" till Monday Morn? 10 O'clock. 



Monday, April 2P* 1.111 



The Council met. 



Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M' Scudder M' Camp 

M"^ Elmer M' Manning 

M'' Paterson, 
M'' Monice Worts, Avho had been apprehended by order of 
Gen' Heard, & sent to this place, was ordered to appear before 
the Board, and being Examined, took the Oaths to Govern- 
ment, as established by the Legislature and was thereupon dis- 
missed. 

Several Resolutions of the Hon^''" Congress were read, and 
ordered to lie on the table for the Perusal and Consideration of 
the Members. 

Adj" till 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met 



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Met pursuant to adj^ 

Nathan Stout Esq'' called in and examined touching the con- 
duct of Joseph Thatcher, John Mildrum and Cornelius Wil- 
liamson. 

Thomas Groom and Joseph Groom were brought before the 
Board, and being examined, took the Oaths of Abjuration and 
Allegiance as established by the Legislature and were there- 
upon dismissed. 

Edward Taylor Esq"^ appeared before the Board, and the 
Charges exhibited against him under Oath being read in his 
Presence, & he being heai'd in his Defence was ordered to with- 
draw. 

Edward Taylor Esq'' was again called in, and refusing to 
take the Oaths, but being willing to be bound with Sureties, 
for his appearance at the next Court of General Quarter Ses- 
sions, of the Peace for the County of Monmouth ; the Board 
gave him Time to provide Sureties for the Pur^iose aforesaid. 

Adj'^ till ToMorrow morn^ 9 O'clock. 

Tuesday, April 22'"^ 1.111 

The Council met. According to adj^ 

Present, as before. 

Edward Taylor Esq"^ appeared before the Board and Entered 
into Recognizance with Joseph Borden and John Imlay Esq" 
his Sui-eties in £300 Each, before the Governor & Council for 
his Appearance at the next Court of General Quarter Sessions 
of the Peace for the . County of Monmouth, and in the mean- 
time to be of the Peace and Good Behaviour and was there- 
upon dismissed. 

Resolved That his ExcelP' the Governor Avrite to Gen' Max- 
well for an exact Return of the four Jersey Battalions Belong- 
ing to his Brigade, which was done in the words following, to 
wit, 

"Bordentown 22'* April 1111 

Sir, 

In pursuance of a Resolution of Congress of the 14''' In- 
stant, " That it be recommended to the Executive Powers, of 
" Each of the United States to procure exact Returns of tlie 
" Continental Troops, in each, & transmit the same to C^ongress 
" without Delay. & requiring all officers and Soldiers of the 
" continental Army to pay the strictest Regard to the orders of 

"the 



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" the executive powers of the several States touching the 
" Premises " You are requested by the Governor & Council of 
this State, with all possil^le Dispatch to procure & transmit to 
them exact returns of the four Battalions of the Troops raised 
in this State in the Service of the United States, belonging to 
your Brigade 

I am 
To Brigadier- Sir 

Gen' Maxwell, , Your most humble Sev* 

W.L. 

Edmund Harris, who was apprehended by General Forman 
in Virtue of an Order from his Excellency Gen' Washington, 
and sent to Philad^ was ordered before the Board, and the 
Charges exhibited against him, under Oath being read in his 
Presence, and he being heard relative to the same was ordered 
to withdraw. 

Benjamin Woolley was called before the Board, and being- 
Examined, took the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance as 
established by the Legislature, and was accordingly dis- 
charged, 

Jacob Harvey m'hs called before the Board, and, being ex- 
amined, took the Oaths as above, &c, 

John Piddle, Richard Jeftrey and Daniel Stukey, were 
brought before the Board, and being Examined took the 
Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance as established liy the 
Legislatiire, and were thereupon dismissed. 

]NP Hart attended & took his seat at the Board. 

William Cooper, and Jedediah Lippincot were called before 
the Board, and l)eing Examined, took the Oaths of Abjuration 
and Allegiance and were thereupon dismissed. 

Adj" till 3 O'clock P.M. 

Met according to Adj*. 

M' Symmes attended & took his seat in Council. 

Cornelius Williamson appeared before the Board, and refus- 
ing to take the Oaths, but being willing to be bound with 
Sureties, for his Appearance at the next Court of General 
Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the County of Himterdon; 
the Board gave him time till ToMorrow to provide Sureties for 
the Purpose aforesaid. 

Joseph Thatcher appeared before the Board and being ex- 
amined, took the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance to the 
State and was thereupon dismissed. 

John Meldrum appeared before the Board, and, breing ex- 
amined, 



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amined, took the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance to the 
State and was thereupon dismissed. 

M'' Combes appeared & took his seat in Council. 

Daniel Bancroft appeared before the Board, and being ex- 
amined, took the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance to the 
**^ State and was thereupon dismissed 

Ordered, That a Warr^ of Commit' be issued ag^' Edmund 
Harris, of Monmouth, charged with High Treason &c, 

The Board being informed, that Cornelius Williamson was 
desirous of appearing before them. 

Ordered, That he do attend without Delay. 

Cornelius Williamson, appeared before the Board, and ex- 
pressed his Desire and Willingness to take the Oaths as estab- 
lished by the Legislature; whereupon the same were tendered 
to him, which he took, & he was accordingly dismissed. 

Timothy Lake was again ordered before the Board, & took 
the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance to the State, where- 
upon he was discharged, 

The examination in Writing and under Oath of the aforesaid 
Lake was taken relative to the Conduct of Christopher and 
John Vaught. 

Richard Willson was called before the Board, and examined, 
and on the Oaths being tendered to him, he requested Time to 
consider of them, or to find Sureties in case he could not take 
them with a safe Conscience; whereupon the Board indulged 
him in his Request, and ordered him to withdraw. 

M'' Manning had leave of absence. 

The Board adjourned till tomorrow morning 7 O'clock. 

Wednesday 23^'^ April 1.777 

The Board met, pursuant to adj' 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M^ Hart M^ Manning 

Co' Symmes M*^ Camp 

Co' Scudder M*^ Combs 

M^ Elmer M'' Paterson 

The Resolutions of the HonV'^ Congress of the 14"' of this 
Instant, were again read & considered ; and the Board being 
of Opinion, that it is of the last Importance that this State 
should complete its Quota of Men without Delay, and that it is 

impossible 



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impossil)le to effectuate this pressing and necessary Business 
without the immediate Interference of the Legishiture, Re- 
solved, That it be recommended to the Speaker of the Hon*^''' 
House of Assembly to convene the Members of the Legisla- 
ture, at Haddontield, on Wednesday the 7"' day of May next 
and that it be enjoined on the Members to give the most punc- 
tual Attendance on the day and at the place above ap- 
pointed 

M' Symmes had leave of absence. 

The Petition of Edmund Harris, charged with High Treason 
&c, praying that Jie might have leave to reside in some private 
Dwelling House in Freehold, during his Indisposition, on giv- 
ing Surety was read and ordered to lie on the table. 

W'" Sands was called before the Board, and examined 
touching the Conduct of Henry Wetherby, and others, and 
after some Time spent therein, his further Examination post- 
poned till the Afternoon. 

Adj'' till 3 O'clock P. M. 

The Board met, 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M' Elmer M"^ Hart 

M' Scudder M^ Combes 

M"^ Paterson M-^ Camp 

Thomas Forman Esq'' appeared before the Board, and was 
examined relative to the Conduct of Anthony Woodward, John 
Leonard, Jesse Woodward, William Grover, Ezekiel Forman, 
Thomas Woodward, (son of Anthony) Robert Thompson, W"' 
Taylor (son of W") and others, and such his Examination re- 
duced to Writing, and Subscribed and Sworn to by the said 
Tho^ Forman. 

The Board again called in W'" Sands, and resumed his Ex- 
amination relative to Samuel Wright, Henry Wetherby, W"' 
Smith and Tho^ Sherman and others, which was reduced to 
Writing, and Subscribed and Sworn to by the Said Sands. 

W"' Sands was also examined touching the Conduct of 
Thomas Kerney and such Examination reduced to Writing 
and Subscribed and Sworn to by the said Sands. 

John Andrews appeared before the Board, and was ex- 
amined touching the Conduct of W"' Grover, and others, and 
his Examination reduced to Writing and Subscribed and Sworn 
to by the said Andrews. 

Richard 



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Richard Francis who was Subpoensed as a Witness, ap- 
peared before the Board & was examined, but his Testimony 
not beinsj material, it was not reduced to Writing. 

John Van Mater was called before the Board, and examined, 
and the Oaths to Government being tendered, he refused to 
take them, but was willing to be bound with Surety, for his 
Appearance at the next Court of Quarter Sessions &c, And 
the said John Van Mater did accordingly enter into Recog- 
nizance, Avitli Edmund Bainbridge, his Surety in £300 P]ach 
before the Governor & Council, for his Appearance at the next 
Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the 
County of Monmouth, and in the meauTime to be of the 
Peace and of the Good Behaviour, and was thereupon dis- 
missed. 

Daniel Grandine was called before the Board and examined 
and the Oaths to Government being tendered, he refused to 
take them, but was willing to be bound, with Surety, for his 
Appearance at the next Court of Quarter Sessions &g And the 
said Daniel Grandine did accordingly enter into Recog- 
nizance, with Aaron Van Clief, his Surety, in £300 Each before 
the Governor and Council, for his Appearance at the next 
Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the County 
of Monmouth, and in the meantime to be of the Peace and of 
the Good Behaviour, & was thereupon dismissed. 

Adj^' till ToMorrow Moru^ 9 O'clock. 



Thursday, April 24, 1.777 

Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M-- Elmer M"^ Hart 

M"^ Scudder M"" Combes 

M^' Paterson M"^ Camp. 

Samuel Knott appeared before the Board, and was examined 
relative to the Conduct of Henry Wetherby, Samuel Wright, 
Stephen Wist, Nathan Allen, and others, and his Examination 
reduced to Writing and Subscribed and Sworn to by the said 
Samuel Knott. 

William Sands, and Samuel Knott were called in and ex- 
amined touching the Conduct of Obadiah King, of the County 
of Burlington, who was apprehehded for making use of Ex- 
pressions, 
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pressions, which tend to encourage DisaiFection, and to raise 
Tumults and Disorders in the State 

Ordered, That the said Obadiah King be brought before the 
Board. 

Obadiah King appeared before the Board, and being ex- 
amined, took the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance as 
established by the Legislature of the State and was thereupon 
dismissed. 

James Bell Avas called before the Board, the Accusation 
against him read in his Presence, and being examined relative 
to the same, was ordered to withdraw. 

Adj'i till 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Agreed, that three blank Commissions he sent to L' Col 
Vandike, to be filled up with the Names of the Officers Elected 
by the Princeton Company of Militia, and that the said Co' be 
dii'ected to make returns thei-eof. 

Thomas Cleayton and Jonathan Burge were called before the 
Board, and examined, and took and sul)scribed the Oaths to 
the State, whereupon they were dismissed. 

Nathan Sutton, David Heslip and Benjamin Jones were 
ordered before the Board, and being examined, took and Sub- 
scribed the Oaths to the State, and were thereupon dismissed. 

George Applegate of the County of Burlington, appeared 
before the Board, and delivered up the Protection given him 
by the Enemy, which he was hitherto prevented from Doing on 
the Score of Indisposition, and took and Subscribed the Oaths 
to the State, as established by the Legislature. 

David Walker and John Carson were ordered before the 
Board, and it appearing that they belong to the State of Penn- 
sylvania, the board advised his Excellency to write to M'' 
President Wharton on the Occasion, inclosing the Charge 
against them, and that they be sent down to Philad^ as soon as 
possible. 

W™ Grandine was called before the Board, and being ex- 
amined, the Oaths to Government were tendered to him, which 
he relused to take, and requested Time in Order to provide 
Sureties for his Appearance at the next Court of General 
Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the County of Monmouth 
&c, and the Board granted his Request. 

James Bell & Cornelius Cleayton were ordered before the 
Board, and being examined, took and subscribed the Oaths to 
the State, and were thereupon dismissed. 

William Lippincott and Stephen Harvey were ordered before 

the 



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the Board, and being Examined, took and Subscribed the 
Oaths to the State, and were thereupon dismissecL 
Adj'd till ToMorrow mor- 9 O'clock. 

Friday April 25*'' 1.777 

Met pursuant to Adjournment 

Present, as before. 

Thomas Bennet, Jeremiah Bennet, Joseph Bennet & The- 
ophilus Bennet were ordered before the Board and being Ex- 
amined took and Subscribed the Oaths to the State, and were 
thereupon dismissed. 

William Tice was ordered before the Board, the Accusation 
against him read in his Presence, and being heard and examined 
relative to the Same, was ordered to withdraw. 

Simeon Badcock was called before the Board, and examined, 
& the Oaths to Government being tendered, he refused to take 
them, but was willing to be bound, with Surety, for his 
Appearance at the next Court of General Quarter Sessions of 
the Peace &c. And the Said Simeon Badcock did accordingly 
enter into Recognizance, with Daniel Grandine and John Van 
Mater, his Sureties in £800 Each, before the Governor and 
Council, for his Appearance at the next Court of General 
Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the County of Monmouth, 
and in the meanTime to be of the Peace and of the good 
Behaviour and was thereupon dismissed. 

William Smith was called before the Board, the Charge 
against him read, and he heard and examined relative to the 
Same, and then ordered to withdraw. 

William Grandine appeared before the Board, and entered 
into Recognizance with Daniel Grandine and Tallman Smith, 
his Sureties in £300 Each, before the Governor & Council, for 
his Appearance at the next Court of General Quarter Sessions 
of the Peace for the County of Monmouth, and in the mean- 
Time to be of the Peace & of the good Behaviour; and was 
thereupon dismissed. 

Robert Hartshorne and Essek Plartshorne appeared before 
the Board, pursuant to citation, on the score of being danger- 
ous & disaffected to the present" Governmt. Affirmations to 
the Effect of the Oaths to the State were tendered to them, 
which they refused to take; the Board then called upon them 
to enter into Recognizances with Surety, for their appearance 
at the next Court of Gen' Sessions, of the Peace in & for the 
County of Monmouth, which they also refused, — Whereupon 
they were ordered to wnth draw. 

Adjourned till 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met 



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Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Robert Hartshorne & Esseok Hartshorne were again called 
before the Board, and refused either to take Affirmations to the 
EiFect of the Oaths to the State, or to he bound with sufficient 
Sureties for their a])pearance at the next Court of General 
Quai'ter Sessions of the Peace in and for the County of Mon- 
mouth &c, Whereupon Ordered, That Warrants of Commit' 
be issued against the said Robert Hartshorne and Essek Harts- 
horne directed to the keeper of tlie (^aol in Monmouth for re- 
fusing to take the Affirmations & to find Sureties as required 
by Law. 

Tliomas Kerney was called before the Board, the Accusation 
against him read in his Presence, and being heard and exam- 
ined relative to the Same was ordered to withdraw. 

Amariah Farnsworth apjieared before the Board, took and 
subscribed tlve Oath of Abjuration and Allegiance to the State 
and thereupon was discharged. 

Thomas Kerney appeared before the Board and entered into 
Recognizance, with Peter Imlay and John \'an Mater of the 
County of Monmouth, his Sureties, in £-100 each, before the 
Governor & Council, for his appearance at the next Court of 
Oyer &> Terminer and General Gaol Delivery to be held in the 
said County of Monmouth, then and there to answer for mali- 
ciously and advisedly reviling & speaking contemptuously of 
the honourable Congress of the United States of North America, 
and of the Measures adopted by the said Congress, and for 
maliciously and advisedly Saying and doing Things encourag- 
ing Disaffection, & manifestly tending to raise Tumults and 
Disorders in the State of New Jersey aforesaid and to Such 
other Charge as shall, on Behalf of the said State, be objected 
against the said Thomas Kerney, and in the mean Time to be 
of the Peace & of the good Behaviour; and was thereupon dis- 
missed, — 

Steplien Hedges ayjpeared before the Board pursuant to Cita- 
tion, on the Score of being dangerous and disaffected to the 
present Government, and being one of the Peo})le called 
Quakers, took Affirmations to the Effect of the Oaths to the 
State, and was thereupon dismissed. 

Henry Wetherby was called before the Board, the Charge 
exhibited against him under Oath was read in his Hearing, and 
he examined relative to the Same, and then ordered to with 
draw. 

M"^ Camp had leave of absence. 

Adj'd till ToMorrow morn» 8 O'clock. 

Saturday 



Met according to Jidj'*. 



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Saturday April 2G^'' IVVV 



Present, 
His Excellency the Governor 
M^ Elmer M' Hart 

M"' Scudder M'' Combes 

M"" Paterson 

Ordered, That William Tice and William Smith appear 
before the Board, 

William Tice and William Smith were again examined and 
heard and were dismissed on taking and Subscribing the Oaths 
of Abjuration and Allegiance to the State. 

Richard Wilson appeared before the Board and entered into 
Recognizance, with Edward Taylor Esq'' his Surety, in £300 
Each, before the Governor and Council, for his Appearance at 
the next Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for 
the County of Monmouth, and in the meanTime to be of the 
Peace and of the Good lichaviour and was thereupon dis- 
missed. 

William M°Murray of the County of Monmouth, appeared 
l)efore the Board, and took and Subscribed the Oaths of Abju- 
ration and Allegiance to the State, 

Daniel Hendrickson, who was summoned to appear as a Per- 
son suspected of being disaffected and dangerous to the present 
(irovernment, did accordingly attend, and on Examination 
acknowledged that he had rec'' a Protection from the Enemy, 
which he refused to give up when demanded by the Board. 
Whereupon the Oaths to the State were tendered to the said 
Hendrickson, who refused to take the same, but was ready, 
with his Surety, to enter into Recognizance, &c. And the said 
Daniel Hendrickson did accordingly enter into Recognizance 
with Edward Taylor Esq' his Surety in £300 Each, before the 
Governor and Council, for his appearance at the next Court of 
General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the County of Mon- 
mouth and in the meanTime to be of the Peace, and of the 
Good Behaviour, and was thereupon dismissed. 

John Cotterell appeared before the Board, was examined 
and took and subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration and Alleg- 
iance to the State & was thereupon dismissed. 

Abraham Smith of Monmouth appeai-ed before the Board, 
was examined, delivered up his Protection, and was dismissed 
on taking and subscribing the Oaths of Abjuration and Alleg- 
iance to the State. 

Isaac 



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Isaac Shar]) of Monmoiitli appeared hefove the Board, Avas 
examined, delivered up his Protection, and was dismissed on 
taking and subs('i'il)ing tlie Oatlis of Ahjnration and Allegiance 
to the State. 

Joseph Burdge was called before the Board, and being ex- 
amined, took the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance to the 
State and was thereupon dismissed. 

Henry Wetlierby appeared before the Board, and entered 
into Recognizance with Aln-ahara Smith, W"' Smith and Isaac 
Sharp his Sureties in £300 Eacli before the Governor and 
Council, for liis Appearance at the next Court of Oyer and 
Terminer and General Gaol delivery to be held in the County 
of Monmouth, then and there to answer for advisedly & wit- 
tingly, by Sj)eech Writing, open Deed and Act, maintaining 
and defending tlie Authority, Jurisdiction and Power of the 
King of Great Britain in and over the State of New Jersey, 
and for maliciously and advisedly saying and doing Things en- 
couraging Disaffection, and manifestly tending to raise Tumults 
and Disordei's in tlie said State, and to such other Charge as 
shall, on Behalf of the said State, be objected against the said 
Henry Wetherby, and in the meauTime to be of the Peace 
and of the good Behaviour, and was thereupon dismissed, 

Adj^i till 3 O'clock P.M. 

Met pursuant to Adj* 

Daniel Williams was called before the Board, examined & 
ordered to withdraw. 

Daniel Williams again appeared before the Board, & was 
dismissed on taking and subscribing the Oaths of Abjuration 
and Allegiance to the State. 

Adj'd till Monday, 3 O'clock P. M. 



Monday, April 28*'' l.VV? 
Met pursuant to Adj' 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M' Elmer M"^ Combes 

M'" Paterson 

There not being a Qnorum to proceed to Business, adjourned 
till To-Morrow morns 9 O'clock. 

Tuesday 



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Tuesday April 29"^ 1.111 
Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 

M'' Elmer M"" Combes 

M"^ Paterson M'' Camp 

There not being yet a Quorum, adjourned till 1 1 O'clock 
A. M. 

Met pursuant to adj*^ 
Present — as before. 

There not beino; Members sufficient to make a Board 
adjourned till 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to adjournment 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M-" Elmer M"" Combes 

M"^ Scudder M'" Camp 

M'" Paterson 

Col Bowes Peed, agreeable to his Warr^ sent to this Place, 
John BlaclvAvell under guard. 

Ordered, That Subpoenas be issued to cite, Joseph Campion, 
Isaac Merit, and William Norton to appear before the Board at 
10 O'clock ToMorrow to bear Testimony against John Black- 
well. 

His Excellency was pleased to lay before tlie Board, a 
Letter from Elisha Boudiuot Esq'' of Date the 18th Instant, 
informing that he was obliged to decline the office of Secretary 
which this Board had conferred upon him. 

A Petition from sundry officers and others, Inhabitants of 
the Town of New Ark, in the County of Essex, was read, 
setting forth, That a number of the Officers belonging to the 
Militia of the said Town were Either dead, or by submitting to 
the Enemy, were disqualified from acting, and praying that 
certain Persons recommended in the said Petition might be 
commissioned, as there was the most pressing Call for having 
the Militia Officered without Delay. 

Agreed, That this Board has not Competency and Jurisdic- 
tion respecting the Subject Matter of the said Petition, and 
that the same be referred to the Legislature. 

William 



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William Halfpenny, who was sent to this Place hy General 
Putnam, was ordered before the Board, examined and dismissed 
on delivering up the Protection he received from the Enemy, 
and taking the Oatlis to the State. 

William iiutler Linch, who was apprehended and sent to this 
Place by Order of General l^utnani, was brought before the 
Board & Examined, and dismissed on taking and subscribing 
the Oaths to the State. 

Lary Johnston, Thomas Gohem, and Daniel Dancer, who 
were apprehended by Major Scudder and sent to Princeton & 
from thence to this Place under guard by General Putnam, 
were ordered into Custody in the Guard-Room, until the Board 
can hear the Charge against them, and examine Witnesses 
respecting the same. 

His Excellency was pleased to lay before the E5oard, a Letter 
from Gen' Putnam, inclosing a Letter from Major Scudder, 
respecting the said Lary Johnston, Thomas Gohem and Daniel 
Dancer. 

Jacob Dancer Avas called befoi-e the Board, the Charge ex- 
hibited against him under Oath was read, and he examined 
relative to the same ; and then remanded to Prison. 

Ordered That Subpoenas be issued to cite John Andei-son and 
Thomas Smith to appear before the Board, and bear Testimony 
against Stephen Flood. 

Adjourned till ToMorrow Morn« 9 O'clock. 

Wednesday, April 30^", 1.777 

Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present, as before, 

David Burton appeared before the Board, & was examined 
touching the Conduct of Alexander Willson, and such his 
Examination reduced to Writing, and subscribed and sworn to 
by the said Burton. 

Isaac Meait, who was cited as a Witness, sent his sou who 
appeared & informed the Board, that Ids Father was indisposed 
and could not attend. 

Joseph Campion appeai-ed before the Board, pursuant- to 
Citation, and was examined touching the behaviour of John 
Blackwell, and such his Examination reduced to Writing, and 
subscribed and affirmed to by the said Joseph Campioji. 

William Norton appeared before the Board and was ex- 
amined respecting the Cliarge against John Blackwell; but his 
Testimony not being material, it was not reduced to Writing. 

Ordered That Subpoenas be made out & served u[)on John 

Wright, 



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Wright, James Wells, and a certain Man commonly called 
English Thomas, to appear before the Board at 10 O'clock 
A.M. ToMorrow, and bear Testimony against John Blackwell. 

Ordered, That a Warrant be issued to bring l)efore this 
Board, Alexander Willson, of Upper Freehold in the County 
of Monmouth. 

Adj'^ till 3 O'clock P.M. 

Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Daniel Dancer was ordered before the Board and examined 
and then remanded to Prison. 

Ordered, That a Warr^ of Commitra*^ be issued ag' Jacob 
Dancer charged with High Treason, and directed to the Keeper 
of the Gaol at Burlington. 

Thomas Goheen & Lawrence Johnston were ordered before 
the Boai'd, and it appearing that they belong to the State of 
Pennsylvania, the Board advised his Excellency to write to M' 
President Wharton, inclosing the Charge against them, and 
that they be sent to Philad-' as soon as possible. 

Adj'd'till 9 O'clock ToMorrow morn^'. 

Thursday, May ^^.777 

Met pursuant to Adj'. 

Present, as before. 

John Jolley of the County of Burlington and one of the 
Prisoners sent to this Place by the Council of Safety of Penn- 
sylvania, was ordered before the Board, examined and dismissed 
on taking and subscribing the Oaths of Abjuration and Alleg- 
iance to the State. 

John Wright appeared before the Board, pursuant to Cita- 
tion, and was examined respecting the Charge exhibited against 
John Blackwell, and such his Examination reduced to Writing 
and subscribed and Affirmed to by the said John Wright. 

James Wills appeared according to Citation, and was ex- 
amined respecting the Charge against John Blackwell ; but as 
his Testimony Avas immaterial it was not reduced to Writing. 

Alexander Willson was brought before the Board, the 
Charge exhibited against him under Oath was read and he ex- 
amined relative to the same, and then ordered to with draw. 

John Blackwell was ordered before the Board, the Charge 
against him read, and he heard relative to the same, and then 
remanded to Prison. 

Ordered, That a Warr' of Commitment be awarded against 
John Blackwell, chargefl with High Treason, and directed to 
the keeper of the Gaol at Burlington. 

Thomas 
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Thomas Maddock, commonly called English Tom, appeared 
hefore the l^oard, pursuant to Citation, and was examined re- 
specting the cliarge against John Blackwell ; but as his Testi- 
mony was immaterial, it was not reduced to Writing. 

Elias Ilollman of the County of Monmouth, appeared before 
the Board and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration and 
Allegiance to the State. 

Adjourned till 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to Adjournment. 

M"^ Boudinot attended as Secretary and took his seat 
accordingly 

The Governor laid before the Board a letter from Elias 
Boudinot Esq' Commissary of Prisoners, recjuesting an account 
of the disbursraents & expences of this state in favor of the 
several Prisoners taken from the king of Great Britain, and 
also a return of such Prisoners as are now confined in this 
State. 

Agreed, That as this Board has not jurisdiction in the mat- 
ter, it be referred to the Legislature. 

Ordered, That a Warr*^ of Commitment be awarded against 
Alexander Willson, charged with advisedly & maliciously 
saying and doing Things encouraging Disaffection, & mani- 
festly tending to raise Tumults and Disorders in the State, the 
said Warr' was dii-ected to the keeper of the Gaol at Bur- 
lington, , 

Ordered, That the sum of Thirteen Pounds, seventeen shil- 
lings & sixPence be paid to Thomas Powel for his Services as 
Doorkeeper to this Board from the 26"' March to the 1'* May . 
inclusive. 

His Excellency was pleased to sign the following Certifi- 
cates — To John Combs Esq"" for the sum of Sixteen Pounds 
ten shillings proclamation Money for twenty seven Days at- 
tendance at this Board. 

To Nathaniel Scudder Esq'' for the sum of Twenty four 
Pounds like Money for P'orty Days attendance at this Board. 

To Theophilus Elmore Esq'', for the sum of Thirteen Pounds 
sixteen shillings like Money for tAventy three Days like attend- 
ance. 

To Benjamin Manning Esq'' for the sura of Eighteen Pounds 
like Money for Thirty Days like attendance. 

To Caleb Camp Esq'' for the sum of Fifteen Pounds twelve 
shillings like Money for Twenty six Days like attendance. 

To John Hart Esq"" for the sum of Nine Pounds twelve shil- 
lings like Money for Sixteen days like attendance. 

Haddontield, 



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Hadclonfield, May 10'" 1.7V7 

The Governor and Members of the Council of Safety met. 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor 
M'' Symmes M^ Combs 

M-- Elmer M^ Camp 

M^ Scudder M"" Weatherby 

M"" Hart M"" Manning 

Peter Obart, Francis Letts & William Lake Prisoners appre- 
hended by Major John Taylor in Consequence of Orders from 
General Putnam, and conducted under Guard to this Place, 
were brought before the Board & examined, and there appear- 
ing no Evrdence against them sufficient to continue their Con- 
finement, they severally took the Oaths of Abjuration and 
Allegiance to the State & were discharged. 

The Council adjourned till Monday next. 

Monday, May 12*'' 1.777 
The Council met according to adj^ 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M"" Symmes M' Paterson 

M"" Elmer M'^ Scudder 

M^ Condict MT Dick 

A memorial was presented by Cap't John Dennis, of the 
Township of Shrewsbury in the County of Monmouth, request- 
ing the Council to take C'Ognizance of the Cases of two Negroes 
the property of Peter Parker & John Slocum of the Township 
Af^*^ who were sometime in February last taken Prisoners by 
the Memorialist on Suspicion of their having been in Arms, & 
aiding to the Enemy &c, & afterwards sent to Philadelphia 
where they have been confined ever since, & further setiiig 
foi-th that the Masters of the said Negroes are desirous of 
having the Matter heard & decided upon by this Board. 

The Council taking the Matter into Consideration, called 
Cap' Dennis before them, & having obtained what Information 
he was able to communicate, appointed Wednesday the 'il'*^ 
Inst for s'^ Parker & Slocum to attend before this Board, of 
which Cap*" Dennis was desired to inform them. 

A 



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A Sergeant's Guard, detatched by Major Jolin Taylor at 
Cranl)erry in the County of Middlesex, arrived with a Prisoner 
taken by a Party of Horsemen near the Enemy's lines at 
Bruns wic, and by Order delivered him to the standing guard 
in this Place. A Letter was at the same Time delivered to his 
Excellency giving Information that although s"^ Prisoner has 
assumed the name of John Brown, yet his real name is John 
Lee; that he formerly lived in Philadelphia and had lately in- 
troduced a number of Recruits into Brunswic, for the Purpose 
of joining the British Army, Avhich he had confessed to Major 
Taylor. 

Two Persons vizt 
Thompson & Hall were called in & examined respecting 

the s'' Prisoner, but as their Evidence amounted to Nothing 
very interesting, it was not committed to writing, 

Adjourned till 6 O'clock P. M. 

Met according to Adjournment 

John Brown alias John Lee was ordered before the Board, 
and after an Examination remanded to Prison. 

Cap'" Timothy Shaler delivered to the Council two prisoners 
namely John Martin & William Cowen taken in a Prize, who 
were ordered into Confinement. 

The Council adjourned till tomorrow Morning 1 1 o'clock. 

Tuesday, May 13"' 

The Council met according to Adj'. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"" Elmer, JM' Camp 

M-" Condict, M'' Manning 

M"^ Scudder, 

A Letter was laid l)y his Excellency before this Board from 
the Secretary of the Board of War, inclosing'some Resolutions 
of Congress respecting Cap' Gamble & Docf Stapleton at 
Princeton who are suspected of being concerned in unwarrant- 
able Practices against the United States of America, & re- 
questing that His Excellency would enquire into the Conduct 
of those persons, & transmit the Result of such enquiries to 
Congi'ess. 

His Excellency consented to make immediate Application to 
some- Persons in or near Princeton to procure every necessary 

Proof 



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Proof and Information. 

Subpoenas were ordered to be issued for Marshall Isaac Kay, 
Major William Ellis & Cap' James Tallman citing them to 
appear before this Board, to give Testimony against sundry 
Persons suspected of Disaffection & MalPractices against this 
State. 

The Council adjoui*ned till tomorrow morning 10 O'clock. 

May 14'''. 

The Council met according to adjournment. 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M'' Condict M' Mehelm 

M"" Elmer M'' Wetherby 

M"^ Scudder M"" Manning 

M"^ Camp 

M' Isaac Kay appeared before the Board and was examined, 
touching the conduct & suspicious Behaviour of John Hench- 
man Esq' but as his Information was not founded upon his own 
personal Knowledge, his Testimony was not reduced to writing. 

A subpoena was ordered to be issued for John Sparks Esq'' 
to appear before this Board to give Evidence against s'^ John 
Henchman Esq''. 

John Martin and William Cowen the two Prisoners delivered 
to the Council by Cap' Shaler, were brought before the Board 
and as they did not choose to enter on board an American armed 
vessel, they were remanded to the Guard House uutill Appli- 
cation can be made to the Board of War concerning the Dis- 
position of them. 

The Council adjourned till tomorrow 11 O'clock A. M. 

Thursday May IS'" 1.777 

Met according to adjournment 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"" Elmer M'' Camp 

M"" Scudder M'' Manning 

M'' Condict M'^ Combes 

Major William Ellis, appeared before the Council, and was 

interrogated 



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interrogated as to tlic suspicious Conduct of John Henchman 
Esq'', but as his Testimony was founded upon Information 
chiefly, it was not reduced to writing. 

Peter Young & Henry Mourisson two of the Prisoners sent 
down from General Heard wei'e called before the Board, and 
very particuhirly examined touchiiig their own Designs and 
that of tlieir Accomplices. It clearly appeared from their own 
Confessions tliat they were, when apprehended, on their way 
towards the British Army in Company which Richard Stagg 
(who was the Person that persuaded them to go oil') Francis 
Mourisson tfe Ezekiel Wood, who all three made their Escape ; 
they were remanded to Confinement. Peter Young declared 
that Jacob Hilar and his son Nicholas, Abraham Tiers, John 
AVelcher, Thomas Welcher, Silas Roberts, one Losan & one 
Tuthill were gone off to the enemy. 

The Council adjourned to 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to Adjournment 

Present, as before, 

Jacob Gardner another Prisoner sent down by General 
Heard was called before the Board, examined & remanded to 
Confinement ; 

John Sparks Esq"^ appeai'ed before the Board & altho he 
gave no Testimony against John Henchman Esq"" founded on 
his own Knowledge, yet he furnished the Council with the 
names of a Number of Persons whose Evidence he conceived 
would operate against him. 

Subpoenas were ordered to be issued for Joseph Hewlings, 
William Norton, Zachary Rozel & his wife, William Harrison, 
Israel Morris, James Sloan, Josepli Hugg, Thomas Denny, 
Samuel Harrison Esq"^ & Joseph Ellis Esq"^ to appear before 
the Council to give Testimony against s'' John Henchman Esq"" 

The Council adjourned till toMorrow Morning 10 O'clock. 

May 16*'' 

The Council met, pursuant to Adjournment. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"' Elmer M' Combes 

M-^ Condict M"^ Manning 

M^ Scudder M-" Camp 

The Council was informed that Cap' Thomas Webb, who, on 

the 



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the 11*'' day of April last, obtained the Permission of this 
Board for fourteen Days to settle his affairs, and then to remove 
to the Enemy with a Flag, had, instead of availing himself of 
that indulgence, spent a considerable Time beyond those Lim- 
its, in passing through this State and that of Pennsylvania & 
so to Baltimore in Maryland ; in his return from whence he 
was apprehended by Gen' Schuyler, and further that Gen' 
Schuyler has put said Webb on his Parole, until the sense of 
the Governor and Council of Safety of this State would be ob- 
tained respecting him. 

In Consequence of the above Capt" Webb, was called before 
the Board and being heard as to the reasons which induced 
him to take so extraordinary a Step, he was desired to with 
draw. 

The Council taking the Affair into Consideration were unan- 
imously of Opinion that Cap'" Webb has justly forfeited all 
the Advantages that might have arisen from the Indulgence 
aforesaid, so far as relates to this state, and therefore. 

Resolved, That s'^ Cap'" Tho'' Webb be ordered forthwith to 
return to Gen' Schuyler at Philadelphia and that it be left to 
the Gen' to determine whether he ought now to be permitted 
to pass over to the Enemy with a Flag, or be detained as a Pris- 
oner of War. 

And his Excellency was requested to transmit Gen' Schuyler 
a full and circumstantial Account of the whole Process, re- 
specting him, the s'' Webb. 

The Council adjourned to 4 O'clock P. M. 

Met, pursuant to adjournment. 

Present, as before, 

M"^ Zachary Rossell, happening in Town, was called upon & 
attended before the Council, but as upon Examination it did 
not appear, that he Knew anyThing material, respecting the 
conduct of John Henchman P^sq' his testimony was not com- 
mitted to Writing. And as M' Rossell declared that he really 
believed it was not in the Power of his Wife to communicate 
anyThing material, the Council concluded to dispense with her 
Attendance at Iladdonfield. 

M"" Rossell informed the Council that Joseph Hewlings is 
missing from the Neighborhood of Mount Holly, & that he 
supposes he went off with the Enemy ; the subp. for him was 
therefore suppressed. 

Thomas Denny Esq"^ ai)peared before the Council as an Evi- 
dence against John Henchman Esq' and after his Examination, 
his Testimony was committed to Writing & sworn to. 

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Subpoenas were ordered to be issued for M"^ Jacob Roberts 
& Captn Samuel Hugg, to appear before the Council toMorrow 
at ten O'clock in the Forenoon as Evidences &c. 

M"" Israel Morris ap])eared in Consequence of a Subpoena, 
but as nothing material appeared in his Testimony it was not 
reduced to Writing. 

The Council adjourned till tomorrow 1 1 O'clock A. M. 

May IV"' 1.777 
The Council met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M-^ Condict M-^ Camp 

M"^ Elmer M"^ Manning 

M"" Scudder 

Joseph Hugg Esq"^ appeared before the Council pursuant to 
Subpoena, and gave Testimony against John Henchman Es({ 
which was committed to Writing and M'' Hugg affirmed there- 
to. 

A Memorial was presented to the Board in behalf of Francis 
Hingston, praying Permission for him the said Hingston to re- 
turn to his Friends in England, which was unanimously 
granted. 

The Council adjourned to 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met according to Adjournment. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M' Condict M'^ Scudder 

M^ Elmer M"" Camp 

M"" Paterson, M"^ Manning 

James Sloan appeared pursuant to Subpoena, and was ex- 
amined, but his Testimony was not judged sufficiently material 
to be committed to Writing. 

Capt" Samuel Hugg, appeared & was examined relative to 
the suspicious Conduct of John Henchman Esq'' and his Tes- 
timony being committed to writing, he was affirmed thereto. 
Said Cap*" Hugg can give some account of the said Hench- 
man's producing his former Commission under the Crown to 
some british Officers at the black Horse as a pass, & of his in- 
viting some british Officers to his Sisters at Mount Holly. 

Samuel 



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Samuel Harrison Esq"" appeared before the Board, and was 
examined, but as his Testimony consisted of nothing more 
than what is contained in former Evidence it was not committed 
to writing. 

Co' Joseph Ellis, being called upon, declared, that he some- 
Time since heard John Henchman acknowledge, that he the said 
Henchman had said he had wished the regular Troops would 
come among us. 

Jacob Roberts, lieing called upon, gave in his Testimony, 
against John Henchman Esq'' & was duly affirmed thereto, 
after its being reduced to Writing. 

The Council adjourned till Monday 4 o'clock P. M. 

May 19"' 

The Council met pursuant to adjournment 

William Norton appeared before the Board & was examined 
respecting the Conduct of John Henchman Esq' among the 
Hessians at the Black Horse & Mount Holly, but his Testimony 
was not reduced to Writing. 

Capt" William Harrison was also called upon & examined as 
aP'', but as his Testimony was similar to that of several other 
Evidences, it was judged unnecessary to commit it to Writ- 
ing. 

A subpoena was ordered to issue for John Estaugh Hopkins, 
to appear tomorrow to give Evidence against John Hench- 
man. 

The Council adjourned till toMorrow 4 o'clock P. M. 

May 20*'' 

The Council met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M'" Paterson M"^ Scudder 

M'' Symmes M'' Combs. 

M"^ Elmer 

Garret Rapalje & his son George Rapalje appeared before 
the Board & had the oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance ten- 
dered to them, which they declined taking, and desired Time 
till toMorrow Morning to consider of them, which was granted. 
James Nevill a Prisoner sent by General Heard to the 
Council was called upon and examined, and it appearing to 

the 
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the Board tliat he had l)een detained a \oug time Prisoner in 
New York, where he had suftered great Hardship & Abuse, and 
also giving" the Board full Satisfaction as to the way he became 
possessed of a considerable Sum of Money which was tlie Occa- 
sion of his being detained by General Heard ; The Oaths of 
7\bjuration & Allegiance to the State were administered to him, 
& subscribed by him, upon which he had his Money restored 
to him & was discharged. 

The Council adjourned till toMorrow Morning 8 O'clock. 

May 2P'. 

The Council met, pursuant to adjournment. 

Present as before, except M' Combs, with the addition of 
M'" Camp & M"" Dick. 

Garret Kapalje appeared before the Board, & entered into 
Recognizance with Jacob Drake, his Surety, in £300 Each, 
before the Governor & Council for his Appearance at the next 
Court of general Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the County 
of Sussex ; & in the meanTime to be of the Peace & of the 
good Behaviour & was thereupon dismissed. 

George Rai)alje appeared before the Board, and it being 
proposed to him, either to take the Oaths yesterday tendered 
to him, or l)e considered as a Prisoner of War, he begged 
further Time to consider of the matter, & was ordered to with- 
draw. 

A memorial was presented from Lieu' Gilbert Imlay, pray- 
ing, that a Number of Persons, formerly Inhabitants of this 
State, who have lor a long while past been confined in the City 
of Philadelphia, and who some Time since Enlisted in the 
Company to which he belongs, may l)e released from their 
Confinement, & permitted to join said C()m})any. 

The Council taking the same into Consideration, determined 
to send for them, together with all such as were taken prisoners 
in Monmouth County, by Maj' Mifflin, and his Excellency was 
requested to issue the necessary Orders for that purpose. 

Thomas Williams was ordered to be brought before the 
Board, & after a critical Examination was remanded to Con- 
finement & the Determination of his Case referred to further 
Consideration. 

The testimony of Thomas Woodward was taken against the 
said Thomas Williams and committed to Writing, & said 
Woodward was duly, according to Law, affirmed thereto. 

Thomas Woodward, son of Anthony, was called upon, who 
appeared before the Board, and was particularly interrogated 

as 



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as to his Disaffection & suspicious Conduct in General, & the 
Cause of his late Elopement from the Guard in Haddonfield 
in particular, after which he was ordered to with draw, & the 
further Consideration of his Case deferred for the present. 
The Council adjourned till 4 O'clock P.M. 

Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M"" Syrames M'' Scudder 

M'' Elmer M-" Manning 

M"" Condict 

A Subpoena haveing been ordered for John Estaugh Hopkins 
to appear before the Council on the 19"" Instant, and he being- 
out of town at that time, Ordered, That a Subpoena be issued 
for his Appearing before the Council tomorrow morning at ten 
o'clock in the forenoon to give evidence in behalf of the State 
against John Hincksman Esq*" 

The Council took up the Consideration of the Case of George 
Kapalje and finding, by his own Confession, that he had some- 
time in January last, voluntarily gone over to the Enemy at 
New Brunswic, where he had taken an Oath of Allegiance to 
the King of Great Britain, whence he went to Staten Island, 
New York, and Long Island, and has continued with the 
Enemy ever since, till within a few days, & is now come back 
into this State, without Flag or Passport, of any kind what- 
ever ; The Board after mature Deliberation, Ordered, That a 
Warrant of Commitment directed to the Sheriff of the County 
of Gloucester, do issue against the s"* George Rapalje for ad- 
visedly & wittingly by speech. Writing, open Deed and Act, 
maintaining & defending the Authority, Jurisdiction & Power 
of the King of Great Britain as heretofore claimed within this 
State. 

The Council adjourned till tomorrow Morning 8 O'clock. 

May 22"" 1.777 

Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"" Elmer M"" Manning 

M^ Condict M^ Camp 

Co' Scudder 



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A Memorial was presented by Co' John Cox in behalf of 
his Sister M" ]VIary Allen, setting forth, that her son now in 
New York is dangerously ill of a Consumption, <fe she is 
anxious to see him before his Death, as well as desirous of 
taking Care of her Property there &c. 

The Board taking the same into Consideration, Agreed, 
That Colonel Cox be permited to apply to General Putnam for 
a Flag of Truce in JJehalf of his s'' sister, Mary Allen, and in 
Case the General shall think proper to grant such Flag, that 
g'd jy,|rs ^\]i(Jii liave leave to dei)art this State. 

Peter Parker, of the Township of Shrewsbury, appeared be- 
fore the Board and took & Subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration 
and Allegiance to this State, and oftered to defray all Costs 
that shall have accrued in Consequence of the Apprehension 
and Imprisonment of his Negro Man Sip, now confined in 
Philadelphia & in Case he may be released & return to his 
service, to give Bond to the full Value of the s'' Negro, for the 
future good Behaviour of him the s*^ Negro. 

Agreed, that s'' Parker have his s'' Negro, discharged, upon 
his complying with the foregoing Conditions. 

John Estaugh Hopkins appeared pursuant to Sub})oena, but 
as the Council could not conveniently receive his Testimony at 
this Time, and as he lives near, he agreed to call upon them 
tomorrow JNIorng at S o'clock 

The Council adjourned till 6 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M' Elmer M' Manning 

M' Condict M' Combs 

M^ Scudder 

John Slocom, of the Township of Shrewsbury appeared 
before the Board, and offered to defray all Costs that shall 
have accrued, in Consequence of the Apprehension and Im- 
prisonment of his Negro now confined in Philadelphia, & in 
Case he may be released & return to his Service, to give Bond 
to the Value of the s'^ Negro, for the future good Behaviour of 
him the s'' Negro. 

Agreed that s'' Slocura have his s'' Negro discharged, upon 
his Complying with the foregoing Conditions. 

Affi-eed also that Peter Parker's Nesji'O be Valued at the 
sum of £100, and John Slocom's Negro at the sum of £70. 

The Council adjourned till toMorrow 8 O'clock. 

May 



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May 23^ 



Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M"" Symmes M' Camp 

M-" Condict M"" Combs 

M'' Elmer M"^ Manning 

M-- Scudder M'" Dick 

John Estaugh Hopkins appeared before the Board & gave 
Testimony against John Henchman Esq"" which was reduced to 
writing and affirmed to according to Law. 

A Summons was ordered to issue for s'*^ John Henchman 
Esq'' to appear before the Governor and Council of Safety at 
their Chamber in Haddonfield on the 5"' day of ]May next at 8 
O'clock A.M. 

John Kite, William Parker, John Allen, John Sears, William 
Thompson, Jonathan Burge, James Cumpton, & Stout Havens 
prisoners taken by a Detatchment commanded by Major Miff- 
lin in Monmouth County about the Beginning of January last, 
& since confined in Philadelphia were yesterday brought up 
under Guard, from that City, and this Day appeared before 
this Board, and being severally examined were willing to enter 
into the continental Service during the War, to serve in Cap' 
John Burrowe's Company of Col David Forman's Regiment 

agreeable to a former Engagement with Lieu* Patterson, 

and upon the Condition that they may obtain a fidl & free 
pardon for all past treasonal)le Offences, against the State of 
New Jersey. 

William Newman another Prisoner in the same Predicament, 
with the former, being called in & examined & not being dis- 
posed to enter the service was remanded to the guard House 
to be reserved for future Trial. 

Richard Margison another Prisoner taken with the former, 
but who has not entered into any previous Engagement with 
regard to s*^ Com])any, being also examined, expressed his Wil- 
lingness to enter the Service of the United States upon Condi- 
dition of obtaining a Pardon as above, & chose to engage in 
Cap*" Burrowe's said Company. 

The Council adjourned till half past two O'clock P. M. 

Met 



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Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M-^ Faterson M-- Manning 

M^ Conflict M-- Camp 

M-- Scudder 
Aaron Cumpton another of the Prisoners taken by Major 
Mifflin was called before the Board, & examined, and it ap- 
pearing from his own Confession that he had previously to his 
Engagement, with Colonel Morris' Party, deserted Cap* 
Thomas Patterson's Company in Co' Dayton's Battalion he 
was remanded to Confinement. 

James Peirce and John Barber two more of the same Pris- 
oners were next ordered in and examined, and were content to 
enter into the American Service in the same Company and on 
the same Conditions as those examined in the Forenoon. 
The Council adjourned till toMorrow Morning 8 o'clock. 

May 24"^ 
•Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"^ Condict M"^ JNlanning 

M-^ Scudder. M^ Combes 

M' Camp, 

Joseph Pierce one of the Prisoners taken by Major Mifflin, 
was called in and examined, but not being disposed to enter s'' 
service : was remanded. 

Joseph Throckmorton Esq'' who some time since presented a 
Memorial to the Governor and Council on Behalf of his son, 
John Throckmorton, then & still in Confinement in the City 
of Philadelphia, appeared before the Board & prayed that he 
might be indulged so far as to have his s** son removed into 
this State & confined at his own House at Colts neck in Mon- 
mouth County, offering to enter into Bond for £2,000 or i'H.OOO, 
if required, for his future Good Behavior, & for his Appearance 
before this Board when cfc wlierever required. 

The Council taking the affair into Consideration, were of 
Opinion that they could not form any Conclusion respecting a 
Prisoner without having him first before them, and therefore as 
they cannot redeem Time sufficient for the Purpose at present, 
they deferred the Determination to some future Time, 

Jacob 



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Jacob Cooper a Prisoner taken by Major Mifflin appeared 
before the Board and was examined, and as it appeared that he 
had joined the Enemy & was inlisted with them, before the 
Pid)iication of the Act for punishing Traitors &c, he was con- 
sidered as a Prisoner of War. 

John Sears, Stout Havens, Richard Margison & Jolm I>arl)er 
four of the Eleven Prisoners who had consented to Enlist into 
the continental Service, being called upon to enroll themselves, 
declared they had altered their minds, and did refuse to comply 
with their former Engagements; wherefore they were remanded 
to the Guard House ; the other seven took and subscribed the 
Oaths to the State, enrolled themselves, and were delivered to 
Lieut Gilbert Tmlay — 

Adjourned till Monday next 

May 26"^ 

The Council met pursuant to Adjournment. 
Gershom Ayres was discharged on taking the Oaths. 
Adjourned till Wednesday next. 

The Council met. 

James Cornelius sworn &c, Walter Curtis & Peter Brewer 
examined and remanded to Confinement. 
Adjourned till toMorrow. 

May 29"' 

The Council Met. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M' Elmer, M"- Camp 

M' Condict M'' Manning 

M' Combs 

Jacob Cooper being considered as a Prisoner of War, was 
put on his Parole, & Thomas Curtis of Shrewsbury became Se- 
curity in £100 for his keeping it. 

Ordered, That Walter Curtis be discharged upon taking the 
Oaths, and entering into llecognizance with Thomas Curtis, in 
£100 for his appearance at the next Court of General Quarter 
Sessions of the Peace to be held for Monmouth County, & giv- 
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ing his note for £'1G. 16. 10. payable the P*^ J^ily next (witli 
the said Tliomas Curtis for security) l)eiug his proportion of 
the Expense occasioned by bringing him & Williams to Had- 
donfield. 

Ordered that 1^'ter IJrewer be discharged on his taking the 
Oaths. 

The Council Adjourned till tomorrow morning nine O'clock. 

Friday, May 30*'' 1.7V V 

Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M'' Condict M"- Combe 

M"^ Elmer M"^ Camp 

M"" Manning. 

Walter Curtis having complied with the above order of yes- 
terday, and this morning discharged his note given for said 
expence, is at liberty to return home ; 

Richard Stanton late of Essex County on takeing the Oaths 
to Government and entering into Recognizance with Thomas 
Dey Esq of Bergen County Each in the sum of One Hundred 
Pounds for his Appearance at the next Court of General 
Quarter Sessions of the peace to be held in and for the County 
of Essex, then and there to answer the said Court to sucli 
things as shall be objected against him in behalf of the State, 
and in the ineantime to keep the peace and be of the Good 
behaviour towards the liege subjects of this State, was dis- 
charged. 

The Council adjourned till three O'clock in the afternoon. 

The Council met pursuant to adjournment, 

Present 
His Excellency the governor 
M' Condict M"^ Camp 

M'' Elmer M"^ Manning 

M' Combs 

John Ederson called in and examined, and on taking the 
Oaths to the Government of the State, and entering into Re- 
cognizance with Richard Stanton for Security each in the Sura 
of one hundred pounds to Appear at the next Court of General 

Quarter 



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Quarter Sessions of the peace to be holclen in & for the County 
of Essex then and there to answer the said Court to such 
tilings as shall be objected against him in behalfe of the State, 
and in the meantime to keep the peace and be of Good be- 
haviour towards all the Liege subjects of this State, was Dis- 
charged, 

Adjourned till toMorrow 12 O'clock. 

May 3Pt 1.111 
Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M" Condict M"^ Manning 

M^ Elmer M-" Combs 

M"' Scudder 

Richard Snowdon attended before the Board, in consequence 
of a Citation from the President, but refused Either to take 
the Oaths or Affirmations to the State, or to be bound with 
sufficient Sureties, for his Appearance at the next Court of 
general Quarter Sessions of the Peace in and for the County 
of Gloucester; 

Ordered, therefore. That a Warrant of Commitment do issue 
against the s*^ Richard Snowdon, directed to the Sheriff of the 
s'' County or to his Deputy, for his refusal as aforesaid. 

Adjourned till Wednesday next, 

June 4"^. 

The Council met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M'' Elmer M'' Cramp 

M"" Condict M^ Mehelm 

M"^ Scudder M"" Manning 

M-" Combs 

Stout Havens, one of the Prisoners taken by Mj'' Mifflin, 
having petitioned for another Hearing before the Board, was 
called in, and after hearing the Proposals of some of his 
Friends in his Favor, and a further Examination, he was 
ordered to return to the Guard-House, 

John 
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John Barber, Joseph Pearce, John Sears, Richard Margison, 
& William Newman five other Prisoners taken by Mf Mifflin, 
having also petitioned for another Hearing, were called before 
the Board, and after further Examination were remanded to 
the Guard house. 

The Council having taken the case of the above named 
Prisoners into Consideration, and finding by their Confession, 
which was taken in writing & subscribed by them, that they 
were taken in Arms in the Service of the King of Great 
]^ritain on the second day of January last, in which they had 
none of them been engaged more than a Fortnight, they were 
of Opinion that the Prisoners can neither be considered as 
Prisoners of War, nor be admitted to Bail, and therefore 
ought to be continued in Confinement. 

Adjourned till tomorrow morning 7 O'clock. 



June 5^' 



The Council met, pursuant to adjournment. 



Present 
His Excellency the Governor, 

M^ Condict M" Hart 

M' Symmes M"^ Camp 

M-- Scudder M'' Mehelm 

M'^ Elmer M"^ Manning 
M'' Combs 

John Henchman Esq"^ appeared before the Board pursuant to 
Citation, & the charges ag'*^ him, being read he was per- 
mitted to offer anyThing in his PoAver by way of Palliation, 
and after being heard, was ordered to withdraw. 

The Council taking M' Henchman's Case into their con- 
sideration and being of Opinion that the charges ag'' him did 
not fully indicate a malicious Intention but that the s^ 
Charges did fix him, under a strong Suspicion of Disaffection to 
the United States, 

Agreed, therefore. That M"" Henchman be again called into 
Council, & that the Oaths of Abjuration and of Allegiance 
be tendered to him according to Law. 

M' Henchman appeared accordingly, and the s'' Oaths 
were tendered to him in Council, which he refused to take and 
subscribe, but was willing to be bound with surety for his 

Appearance 



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Appearance at the next Conrt of gen^ Quarter Sessions, of the 
Peace &c, and the s'* John Henchman did accordingly enter into 
Recognizance with Jacob Clement in the sum of £300 Each, 
before the Governor and Council of Safety, for his Appearance 
at the next Court of General Quarter Sessions, of the Peace for 
the County of Gloucester, there to answer to such Charges as 
shall be exhibited against him on Behalf of the State, and in 
the mean Time be of the Peace & of the good Behaviour & 
was thereupon dismissed. 

The Council adjourned to meet again at 11 O'clock. A. M. 

At 11 O'clock A'M Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Jacob Bogart of the County of Bergen, one of the Prisoners 
sent down by Gen' Heard, was called before the Board & ex- 
amined, and it appearing that he had been enlisted & had 
joined the Enemy and been actually in Arms with them, since 
the Publication of the Act, for punishing Traitors & disaffected 
Persons, the Council were of Opinion — [7%e determination of 
Goimcil is not given.'\ 

Giles Williams a Prisoner sent down by Colonel Bi-iarley 
was called before the Board and examined; but as it appeared 
that he had been persuaded away by Elisha Laurence and 
others, and that he had not either enlisted or taken up Arms 
with the Enemy, but had returned, the first opportunity, to his 
own Neighbourhood, tho he had imprudently neglected to give 
himself up, it was agreed to tender him the Oaths to the State, 
which he took & subscribed according to Law, and was there- 
upon discliarged. 

Thomas Woodward having petitioned for another Hearing, 
was called before the Board, and after a further Examination 
was ordered to withdraw. 

Adjourned till 3 O'clock P.M. 

Met pursuant to Adjournment. 

Peter Young & Henry Mourison having petitioned for another 
hearing were called in and again examined and as they appeared 
very penitent, and some Circumstances considerably in their 
Favour were discovered, the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance 
to the State were tendered to them, which they cheerfull took 
and subscribed & Avere dismissed. 

Jacob Gardner having also requested a Rehearing, was ad- 
mitted examined & heard in his own Behalf, but as it clearly 
appeared to the Council from Gen' Heard's letter, his own 
Confession, and a Variety of Circumstances, that he was a 

person 



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person too dangerous to the Liberties of the State to be dis- 
charged, they were unanimously of Opinion that he ought to 
continue in Confinement, and was remanded accordingly. 

Ordered that the sum of fifteen shillings be paid to John 
Hendry for the Service of himself and horse, bringing a Letter 
Express from Burlington toHaddonfield. 

The Council adj'' till toMorrow afternoon. 



June 6*'' 

The Council met pursuant to adjournment 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"" Symmes M"" Manning 

M'" Condict M-" Combs 

M'' Scudder M"" Camp 

Ordered, That a Warrant of Commitment directed to the 
Sheriff" of the County of Gloucester do issue against Thomas 
Woodward, Son of Anthony, charged before the Governor and 
Council of Safety for the State of New Jersey, with maliciously 
and advisedly saying and doing Things encouraging Disaffec- 
tion and manifestly tending towards Tunmlts & Disorders in 
the State aforesaid, and with maliciously cfe advisedly spreading 
such false Rumours concerning the American Forces, and the 
Forces of the Enemy as tend to alienate the Affections of the peo- 
ple from the Government, and to terrify & discourage the good 
subjects of this State, and to dispose them to favour the Pre- 
tensions of the Enemies of the State. 

The Council adjourned till Monday next. 



June ninth 1.777 

The Council met. 

Present, 
his Excellency the Governor 
M"" Symmes M"" Wetherbee 

M^ Combs M-- Elmer 

M"^ Camp. M' Scudder. 

Ordered that the sum of One Pound ten Shillings be paid 

to 



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to M"" Isaac Kay for the Use of his Waggon and Horses m 
hauling Provisions from Plula(lel])hia for the Guards. 

Also the sum of ten Shillings for a Load of Wood for the 
Guard House. 

And Also the sum of seven Shilling and Six pence to M''^ 
Phebe Wallington for House Room and Trouble with a 
wounded Prisoner, 

His Excellency laid before the Board the draft of an Ap- 
pointment of Officers to grant Passports & Permissions to 
pass, which was approved of, & is in the words following, to 
wit : 

State of New Jersey, 

In Council of Safety, Whereas in and by a certain Act, of 
the Legislature of this State, passed at Haddonfield the fourth 
day of this present month of June, entitled " An act for ren- 
dering more EiFectual two certain Acts therein mentioned," it 
is among other things enacted, that the Governors or Com- 
manders-in-Chief for the time being, and Council of Safety, be 
Authorised and Im powered, to grant passports and Per- 
missions to pass through any parts of the State ; and also to 
Authorise such and so many Persons, in every County Avithin 
the same to grant such Passports and permissions, and under 
such Regulations as they shall think necessary, and to detain 
under guard all Persons Suspected of dangerous Designs, 
against this State, travilling without such Passports or per- 
missions, untill they shall satisfy the Governor and Council 
aforesaid or the Persons so by them Authorized, of their being 
well Effected to the State, or of their travelling without any 
designs Injurious to it ; and that every Person who shall be 
convicted of counterfeiting such passports, or Permissions shall 
suffer Six Months Imprisonment, as by the said Act, refei-ence 
being thereunto had, may appear. 

We do therefoi'e, by these Presents, Authorize and appoint 
to Grant such passports and permissions as aforesaid, the 
Officei's folloAving, to wit: All the Members of the Council and 
of the General Assembly of this State, the Justices of the 
Supreme Court, the Judges of the Inferior Courts of Common 
Pleas, the Justices of the Peace and field Officers of the 
Militia of this State, that-is-to-say Such of the Justices of the 
Piece and field Officers as have been duly qualifyed, and taken 
the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance, prescribed by Law; 
which passports or permissions are hereby directed to be to 
the following Effect, to wit : 

County 



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County of Ls. The Bearer 

hereof, aged about years 

complexion rather of stature 

with eyes, a Traveller from 

to has permission to pass to s^ 

behaving himself civilly 

Dated at the day of 1.111 

Which passport or |)ermission the said Officer is to subscril)e 
with his Name and Title of Office ; — And all ferrymen ajul 
Inn-keepers within this State are hereby prohibited to convey 
over any creek or JUver, or to entertain any Traveller, (except- 
ing the said Officers hereby Authorised to grant such Passports 
or Permissions and all Persons belonging to the Army of the 
United States) who shall refuse to produce such passport or 
permission upon being thereunto requested, which every 
Ferryman and Innkee})er is hereby Eiijoined to do. 

Dated at Iladdonfield the ninth day of June in the year of 
Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. 

WiL LivixGSTON President 



Morristown 17 June 1777 P. M 

The Governor & the Members of the Council of Safety, met 
pursuant to Adjournment. 

[No entry of such adjournment appears.] 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M' Symmes M"" Camp 

M"" Condict M"" Manning 

There not being a Quorum to proceed to Business, adjourned 
till tomorrow morning. 

June 18"' 1777 

The Council met pursuant to adj'. 

Present as yesterday 

There not being a Quorum to proceed to Business, the ('oun- 
cil sent for Benjamin Halsey Esq"" one of the Judges of the In- 
ferior Court of Common Pleass, for the county of Morris, who 
accordingly attended and took his seat, 

Ordered, 



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Ordered, That Isaac Arnot be appointed a Commissioner in 
the Connty of Essex, to inventory & dispose of all the Estate 
& personal Effects of certain offenders described in the act of 
free & general Pardon, in the room of Robert Clark who re- 
fuses to act. 

Agreed that a Court of Oyer & Terminer be held, in the 
County of Essex on the first Tuesday of August next. 

The Council adjourned till 3 O'clock in the afternoon. 



P. M. 

The Council met, pursuant to adjournment. 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M'" Condict, M'' Manning 

M-" Symmes M'' Halsey 

M"^ Camp 

John Drummond a Prisoner committed by Cap* O'Harra was 
discharged upon taking the Oath of Abjuration & Allegiance, 
there being no Evidence against him. 

Benjamin Foster of Wendhara took the Oath of Abjuration 
& Allegiance, 

The Council adjourned till 9 O'clock tomorrow Morning 

The Council met, pursuant to adjournment 

June 19"^ 1.777 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
Members as before, 
Major Gordon appeared before the Council from General 
Heard with a Complaint against Sundry persons for Plunder- 
ing a Quantity of tea ; 

Referred him to the possessors of the tea where the same 
was plundered to bring process for the same 

M"^ Hampton one of the Continental Quarter Masters Com- 
plained to Council of the Militia of Essex plundering in Middle- 
sex ; the Council answered him that the owners bring action 
against the trespassers. 

Council adjourned till 3 O'clock in the afternoon. 

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19"' of June afternoon. 

Council met according to adjournment 

Levi Lewis, Adam Ilebler & Conrad Silpan appeared before 
Council and being examined Mere referred to a further hearing 
when witness may api»ear. 

William Newman, Joseph Pierce, John Sears, liichard 
Margison, John Barber, Stout Havens, and Jacob Bogart were 
committed to the prison in Morris County for high treason &c 

The Council adjourned till 9 O'clock tomorrow Morning. 

June the 20*'' 1.777 
The Council met according to adjournment. 

Present as before, 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"' Condict M'' Manning 

M"" Symmes M"^ Halsey 

M"^ Camp 

Nicolas Smith, Jacob Smith, Levi Lewis, Adam Hebler and 
Coonrad Silback, prisoners from Sussex County were called be- 
fore the Council, and no Witnesses appearing against them, 
Nor any Crimes laid to their charge, in any Commitment, the 
Council thought proper to take Recognizance for their appear- 
ance at the next General Court of Quarter Sessions of the 
peace to be held in and for the County of Sussex, and Dis- 
charge them from Confinement, they taking the Oaths of 
Allegiance to the State. 

Henry Smith of Sussex being very sick in the prison. The 
Governor and Council, thought proper to admit him to the 
Oathes of Abjuration and Allegiance to the State, and Release 
him from Confinement, No charge being laid against him in 
any Commitment. 

The Council adjourned till 3 of clock afternoon. 

20"' June 3 O'clock afternoon. 

• The Council Met, 

Present, as before. 

Captain Marsh appeared before the Council on the Subject 
of the pay due to his Company, of Light Horse, praying direc- 
tions in the premises; and desiring to have his Company put 
on a Respectable footing for the future. 



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Co' Cortlandt waited upon the Council complaining of the 
township of Aquacknunk Neglecting to Chuse Essessors, 
whereby those of the Militia who neglect their duty in that 
town go Unpunished; and then 

The Council adjourned to 8 O'clock tomorrow morning. 



Saturday 21 June 1.177 ' 

The Council met, according to Adjournment. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M' Condict M'^ Manning 

M-" Symmes M'' Halsey 

M^ Camp 

Isaac Ogden one of the Prisoners in Morris Gaol appeared 
before the governor & Council and professed himself to be a 
subject to the King of Great Britain &c. Whereupon the 
Board ordered the s*' Isaac Ogden, to be committed to the 
Gaol of Morris County. 

Thomas Philips and Ilendrick Bross, two Prisoners in Morris 
Gaol, appeared before Governor & Council, & nothing appear- 
ing against them, ordered that they enter into Recognizance 
£300 Each to appear at the next Court at Essex, and that at 
]>resent they be discharged from confinement, they taking 
the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance. 

Ordered That M' Camp do advance Twenty Dollars to 
Iliram Howard a Wounded Soldier of Morris County. 

Benjamin Morgan Escf a Prisoner in Moi-ris County (com- 
mitted by order of his Excellency General Washington) Pe- 
titioned to be removed from Prison to some private house. 

Oixlered that the said Benjamin Morgan be removed to the 
house of the Widdow Jemima Lum, in Morristown, and there to 
Remain or within One hundred yards thereof untill further 
order of the Governor & Council of Safety or otherways dis- 
charged by due course of Law ; on his giving bond of two 
thousand pounds to remain there till discharged as above, 
which Bond was executed accordingly. 

Peter Fell one of the Commissioners appointed in an Act en- 
titled an " Act of free and General pardon and other purposes 
therein Mentioned," for the County of Bergen appeared before 
the Council and declined accepting of the said appointment &c, 

Adjourned to Monday 23 June, 3 o'clock afternoon. 

Monday, 
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Monday, June 23" 1.777 
The Council met according to Adjournment 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M'' Condict M"^ Camp 

]VP Symmes M-^ Halsey 

There not being a Quorum to proceed upon Business ; — 

Tuesday, June 24 1.777 

The Council Met, according to adjournment 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M' Symmes M' Halsey 

M"^ Condict M"^ Manning 

M"^ Camp 

Agreed, That Major Hayes or the Commanding Officer of the 
Militia stationed at Newark be ordered to remove from the 
County of Essex to the South side of Hackensack River in Ber- 
gen County in order to go into the Enemy's lines : — 

The following Women, (with their children) being the 
Wives & children of persons, lately residing within this State 
who have gone over to the Enemy, to wit : Mary Longworth, 
Catharine Longworth, Elizabeth Wheeler, Phcebe Banks, Mary 
Wood, Hannah Ward, Elizabeth Betty, & Anne Clarke, and 
make return thei'eof to the Governor and Council of Safety. 

Agreed, that Joseph Hodden Jun' Esq be appointed a Com- 
missioner for the County of Essex for signing & inventorying 
the Estates & Effects of persons gone over to the Enemy, tfec, 
in the room of Isaac Dodd who refuses to act. 

Isaac & Cornelius Van Saen two Prisoners in Morris Jail 
appeared before the Council and nothing a])pearing against 
them, they were discharged upon taking the Oaths & entering 
into Recognizance to appear at the next Court of General 
Quarter Sessions of the Peace for Bergen County. 

Cornelius Van Saen declared that he sold to one Cap' Camp- 
bell, four Bags of Elour & five Bushels of Rye which he 
threatened him into the sale of, & for which he never paid him 
any, 

Isaac Van Saen says that the said Campbell compelled him 
to sell to him ten Bushels of wheat for which he paid him 
nothing, and also took from him two horses which have never 
been returned. M'' 



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M'' Chief Justice Morris happening to come into the Council 
of Safety gave them such Information, concerning the above 
Isaac & Cornelius Van Saen as induced the Council to remand 
them to Prison. 

The Council adjourned to 3 O'clock in the afternoon. 

3 O'clock P. M. 

The Council met, according to adjournment. 

Present — as befoi-e. 

M"" Peter Mackie being Summoned before the Governor and 
Council as suspected of being disaffected to the State, & was 
offered the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance & refusing the 
same, & appearing to be too dangerous to be suffered to go at 
large, was ordered to be committed to Gaol. 

Ordered that Isaac Ogden now in the Gaol of Morris County 
be removed for trial to the County of Essex in which he resides. 

Peter Mackie offering to take the Oaths after the warrant of 
commitment was made out, was sworn accordingly & dis- 
charged. 

Agreed that William Manning be appointed a Commissioner 
for the County of Middlesex for seizing and disposing of the 
Goods & Effects of persons gone over to the Enemy, in the 
room of Thompson Stelle disabled by being taken a prisoner 
by the Enemy. 

Ordered that His Excellency the Governor draw on the 
Treasurer for the use of the Council of Safety for the sura of 
five hundred Pounds by Frederick King. 

The Council adjourned to Fry day Morning at 9 O'clock. 

Friday 27**^ June 1.777 

The Council met, according to adjournment. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
Co' Symmes M"^ Mehelra 

Co' Scudder M"^ Manning 

M'' Paterson M"^ Condict 

M' Camp 

M' King brought the £'500 drawn for on the Treasurer by 
the Governor which was put into the hands of M"^ Camp for 
the Disposition of the Council of Safety. 

A Petition from sundry Persons, Inhabitants of Bergen, was 
read. Setting forth, That Isaac Van Saen & Cornelius Van 

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Saaii, inliabitants of the County of Bergen, and now under 
C'ontinenient in Morris Town, have not acted in Opposition to 
the ITnited States, or been aiding to the Enemy, otherwise 
than l)y Coni])ulsion, and praying Tliat they may be released, 
on certain Terms therein specified ; 

Ordere<l Tliat tlie said petition lie on the Table, 

Agreed That Oake Iloaghland Escj' be appointed a Com- 
missioner for the County of Burlington for the Purposes men- 
tioned in an Act Entitled "An act of free and general Pardon 
cfec" in the Room of Nathaniel LeAvis Esq' who refused to act. 
AVhereupon the said Oake Hoaghland was commissioned ac- 
cordingly. 

James vVckerman and William Drummond, Inhabitants of 
Bergen ap])eared before the Board, and took the Oaths of Ab- 
juration and allegiance as Established by the Legislature of 
the State. 

Adj'i till 3. O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to Adj'. 

L^ Col Vandike made Return of the Names of the Officers 
Elected by the Princeton Company of Militia, pursuant to a 
llesolution of this Board, of Date the 24"' April last. 

His Excellency was pleased to lay before the Board an Ace' 
in the following Words. 

At a Court of Oyer & Terniiner tfec held for the County of 
Sussex 28 May ^.1'J1 

The Court having Occasion to detain a Number of Persons 
as Witnesses etc, for a longer time than usual, and Expenses 
being very high, do recommend His Excellency the Governor 
and the honorable the Council of Safety, the following Persons 
to have their Expenses paid in such manner as to them shall 
seem meet. 

Josiali Quiral)y and George Harrison 6 days Each 

from Essex c 10| £0 

William Bouton's Horse 6 days c 2|. & himself two 

days c 5| 12 

Cap'" Thomas Kinney for summoning witnesses, 
himself & horse 5 days ----- 

Captn Campbell's acct ----- 

Francis IVIiller's " 

Phillip Hoffman's Bill for the Boarding of Miller 

£24 9 6 

M'' Syrames had leave of absence. 

Adj'' till tomorrow morn^ 9 O'clock. Saturday 



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Saturday June 28"^ 1.777 
Met pursuant to Adjournment 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M-" Scudder M'' Mehelni 

M'' Con diet M'' Camp 

M"" Paterson M-" Manning- 

Robert Norris appeared before the Board pursuant to Cita- 
tion and took the (Jaths of" Abjuration and Allegiance to the 
Government, as established by the Legislature of the State. 

Abraham Ogden Esq"^ appeared before the Board, pursuant 
to Citation in Order to take the Oaths pi-escribed by an Act of 
tlie Legislature, and produced a Certificate of his having taken 
the Oaths before M' Justice Tuthill, whereupon he was dis- 
missed. 

James Smith appeared before the Board, pursuant to Cita- 
tion, and took & Subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration and 
Allegiance agreeably to Law. 

His Excellency was pleased to lay before the Board a Memo- 
rial from Lardner Clark, praying that this Board would recom- 
mend him to Major Gen' Mifflin, for some higher Appointment 
in the Quarter Master Department than that which he now oc- 
cupies, &c, Whereupon the Board took the same under Con- 
sideration & advised His Excellency to recommend the said 
Lardner Clark to Mj'' Gen' Mifflin, agreeably to the Prayer of 
his Memorial. 

Agreed That Cap*^" Giiford Dakey have leave to remove 
Gertrude Tillford wife of TiUford & 

her Children to Staten Island in the State of New York; 
which said Tillford formerly resided in this State, 

and hath lately gone over to the Enemy. 
Adj''' till Monday Morns 9 O'clock. 

Monday June 30"' L777 

Met pursuant to Adj* 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"" Scudder M'" Paterson 

M^ Condict M"" Mehelm 

There not being a sufficient number to make a Quorum, adj** 
to 3 O'clock in the afternoon. 

Met 



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Met |mi'su:int lo Ai\y. 

Present 
His Excellency the (Jovernor 
M'' Scudder M' Condict M' Patersnn 

M' iNIehehn M'' Camp. 

Agived That Isaac Van Saan & Cornelius Van Saan, now in 
Conlinenient at INIorristown, be exchanged for John & David 
Denian'st, now in Continenient in New York, and that Co' 
Houdinot, Commissary Gen' of Prisoners, negotiate the Ex- 
change. 

llichard Kemble appeared before the Board pursuant to 
Citation, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration and 
Allegiance agreeably to Law. 

Elisha Beach api)eared before the Board pursuant to Citation 
and took and sul>scribed the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegi- 
ance agreeably to Law. 

Samuel Wells appeared before the board, pursuant to Cita- 
tion and took and subscribed Attirmations to the Eifect of the 
Oaths to the State. 

Hartshorne FitzRandolph appeared before the Board pursu- 
ant to Citation, & took & subscribed Affirmations to the Eifect 
of the Oaths to the State. 

Pursuant to order. Major Hayes made Peturn of the Re- 
moval of the following Persons, into the Enemy's lines; to 
wit: Catharine Longworth, Marj Longworth, Elizabeth Batey, 
Hannah Ward & Mary AVood; that Phoebe lianks had gone 
to New York by the Way of Plackensack, before the Order of 
Removal reached his Hands; and that Elizabeth \Yheeler was 
in such Circumstances that it was judged her Removal would 
Endauger her Life, 

Adj'^ to 9 O'clock To M^^' Morn^. 



END OF THE FIRST VOLUME. 



Volume II. 



Haddonfield, Sopf 12. 1.777 

The Council met 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M'' Paterson M"^ Combs 

M"^ Symmes M' Condit 

M"' Camp 

Whereas John Ogden, Smith Hetfield & John Willis of 
Essex County have gone over to the Enemy & left their 
families behind them, 

Agreed that Co' F. Frelinghuysen cause the wives of the s^ 
John Ogden, Smith Hetfield & Johh Willis and such of their 
children as are under age to be removed within the Enemies 
lines, or some place within their possession. 

Morristown July P' 1.7 77 

The Council met, pursuant to adj" 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M"- Scudder M'' Mehelm 

M'^ Condict M^ Camp 

M"" Paterson 

Samuel Ogden appeared before the Board, pursuant to cita- 
tion, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Alle- 
giance, agreeably to Law. 

Letter from Joseph Hedden Esq^ respecting the removal of 
the prisoners, Confined in the Gaol at New Ark, read & 
answered. 

Letter from M'' Symmes, setting forth the propriety & 
Necessity of the Board's sitting for some short time in Sussex, 
was read and answered. 

Adj'' to 3 o'clock P. M. 

The 
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The Council met, pursuant to adj' 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M' Scudder M-" Mehelra 

M' Camp 

There not heing a sufficient niimber of memljers to proceed 
to business, adjourned till tomorrow Morning S O'Clock. 

July 2'"' l.VVV 

The Council met pursuant to adj* 

Present. 
Ilis Excellency the Governor. 
M'' Condict M' Camp 

M-" Scudder W JVIehelm 

M"" Paterson 

Whereas Peter Dubois, John Robinson, Eli])helet Johnson, 
Thomas Codnius J'' & James Nuttman, Stand Committed in 
the Common Gaol at New Ark, in the County of Essex, for 
the space of Six Months, by the order & Judgment of the 
Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the said 
county, for refusing to take the Oaths of Abjuration & 
Allegiance agreeably to Law, and whereas John M'Ginness 
and John Haveris were by order of the Same Court imprisoned 
for nine Months on being duly convicted of a Misdemesnor 
for attempting to go over to the Enemy ; & whereas Isaac 
Ogden, George Watts, & John Edison, are committed to the 
Gaol afore**'' charged with High Treason ; and Also, whereas, 
Aaron Kingsland, Morris Hettield, & Baker Hendricks are con- 
fined the first in the Gaol aP'', and the two latter in the Gaol at 
Elizabeth Town, being charged with Felony for uttering & 
passing Bills of Credit, Knowing them to be counterfeited, and 
altered; And it being represented to this Board, that the 
vicinity of New Ark & Elizabeth Town to Staten Island, and 
other places in possession of the Enemy, and the exposure to 
Incursions, render it necessary that the persons abovenamed, 
should be removed to some more distant & secure place in the 
State, — The Board having taken the premises under consider- 
ation, do resolve & agree, that the Persons af*** be confined in 
the Common Gaol at Morristown, and that orders of removal 
be immediately made out & executed. 

Adj** till 3 O'clock P. M. Met 



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Met pursuant to Adj' 



Present. 
His Excellency the Governor. 
]\r Scudder M'- Mehelm 

M"' Paterson M'" Camp. 

M"" Condict being obliged to attend the Court of Common 
Pleas as Prothonotary, the Board adj'^, far want of a sufficient 
number to proceed on business, till 8 O'clock tomorrow morn^. 

July 3'^ 1.777 Thursday. 

The Council met. 

Present 

His Excellency the governor. 

jVP Scudder M^ Mehelm 

M-" Condict M^ Camp 

M"^ Paterson. 

The Memorial of John Clawson was read, setting forth That 
the Memorialist was a Sergeant & then appointed an Ensign in 
a Comp5' of Militia in the County of Sussex; That on the 9^^ 
of Jany last he was on his w^ay under Co' Martin with a de- 
tachment of Militia to join Co' Winds at Quibble Town; That 
by firing off Ins musket it unfortunately burst, by which means 
the left hand of the Memorialist was so injured and shattered 
that it w^as immediately cut off a little above his wrist, that he 
is in low circumstances & now unable to procure his livelihood, 
& prays the attention of the Board to his unhappy case, & 
that they would grant him some relief ; A testimonial of Abia 
Brown Esq"" in favor of the above Memo'"' was likewise 
read :— 

Agreed, that this Board is not competent to decide upon the 
subject-matter of the said Memorial, and therefore that it be 
referred to the Legislatui-e. 

The petition of Benjamin Morgan, now in confinement at 
Morristown, was read, setting forth. That he is desirous to take 
the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance agreeably to Law, and 
is willing to be circumscriljed in his Boundaries, & laid under 
such Penalties as the Board may think necessary; and jiraying 
that he may be permitted to return liome. 

Agreed, That as the Petitioner was apprehended by order of 
His Exc'^ Gen' Washington, he is to be considered as a Mili- 
tary prisoner, and therefore that the said petition be referred 
to the Gen' 

Asrreed, 



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Agreed, That his Excellency the Governor direct Gen' 
Winds to detach two hundred men of the INlilitia of this State, 
to wit 100 from Morris, and the remaining 100 from Sussex & 
Essex, to be employed in apprehending certain disaftccted per- 
sons in this State. 

The Board adj^' to meet at Newtown in Sussex, on Saturday 
the 5"' of this Instant July, at 9 O'clock in the forenoon. 



The Board met pursuant to adj'. 



Saturday July 5. 1.777 



Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M'' Elmer M"- Paterson 

M' Camp jVP Scudder 

M^ Condict. 

A Memorial from Elijah Clark, Richard Wescott, & John 
Cox was read. Setting forth that the Enemy's ships of War 
entered little Egg harbor. Inlet, and seized two brigs lying at 
the Fox-barrows, just within the Inlet, & carried them off, with 
a considerable quantity of Stock &c, and praying that little 
Egg-harbour may be fortified <fec, and that this Board would 
issue the necessary orders for that ])urpose. 

Agreed unanimously, That this Board is not competent to 
decide upon the subject-matter of the said Memorial ; and 
therefore that it be referred to the Legislature. 

Adj'' to 9 O'clock Monday Morning. 

Monday, July 7"' 1.777 
Met pursuant to adj". 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor 

M-" Scudder M-^ Paterson 

M-^ p:imer M^ Camp 

M'' Condict M"^ Symmes 

Agreed that letters be written to .Major Sam' INIeeker, and 
Sam" Kirkendall, Isaac Martin, Jacob McCollom & George 
Allen Esq" to appear before the Board, and give a list of per- 
sons in this County, who are disaffected or dangerous to the 
present Gov' 

Adj'" till 3 O'clock P. M. Met 



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Met pursuant to adj'* 



Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M-- Scudder ' >P Carap 

M'' Elmer M"" Symmes 

M"" Condict 

Ordered, That Lieut Aaron Ross Westbrooke take by 
Warr* William Briton, Ephraim Drake, Richard Schackelton, 
William Honeywell, John Honeywell, Joseph Reed & Nathan 
Manning all of Knowlton, to have them before the Council of 
Safety, without delay, as suspected persons, & then the Council 
adj"^ to 9 O'clock on Tuesday Morning. 

Met pursuant to adj'* 

Tuesday, July 8'*' l.VYT 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M-" Elmer M^ Scudder 

M"" Condict M^ Paterson 

M'' Symes M'' Camp 

The Governor was pleased to lay before the Board a letter 
from Brig'^'' Gen' Winds informing him that agreeable to his 
Excellency's orders, he had collected 200 of the jNIilitia at 
Morristown, excepting the detachment from Sussex, Avhich he 
expected soon to join him, at MorristOAvn, & further inform- 
ing him, that had only provisions for three days, which by his 
orders, they had brought with them, and requesting Directions 
for their further suy)ply. Whereupon Ordered, That M'' Camp 
do furnish Gen' Winds with £100, to be applied to })rocure 
])rovisions for the said parties of Militia at the direction of the 
Gen' or Commander of the said party, who is to accoimt to 
this Board for the expenditure of the same. And that the 
Governor be desired to apply to Gen' Washington to have the 
said party supplied with ammunition out of the Continental 
Magazine; & in case they can procure liberty to draw for pro- 
visions from the Continental Stores that they be supplied in 
that manner and the above money returned &c. 

Agreed That Tennis Dey Esq"" be appointed a Commissioner 
for the County of Bergen for the jjurpose mentioned in an Act 

Entitled 



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Entitled "An Act of free and general Pardon &c" in the room 
of Peter Fell Esq'' who refused to act; Whereupon the said 
Tennis Dey was commissioned accordingly. 

Agreed That a letter be written to Mj"" Hayes, who is ap- 
pointed to the command of the detachment of Militia ordered 
into the County of Bergen, directing him to assist the Com- 
missioners of tlie said County in the discharge of their duty, 
&c, and that letters be written to the Commissioners informing 
them ot the directions given to Major Hayes. 

Adj" to 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met according to Adj* 

Present 

Flis Excellency the Gov^ 

M'^ Scudder M"^ Paterson 

M'- Elmer M-" Camp 

M'' Condict M"- Symmes 

Epliraim Drake appeared before the Board, pursuant to cita- 
tion, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Alle- 
giance, agreably to Law. 

W" Britton appeared before the Board, pursuant to Cita- 
tion, and on the Oaths being tendered to him, requested time 
to consider of them ; whereupon tlie Board agreed to indulge 
him in his request, on entering into recognizance, with surety, 
for his appearance before the Board, tomorrow, at 10 O'clock 
in the Forenoon; which lie did accordingly himself & Ephraim 
Drake, his Surety, in £100 each; 

W'" Honeywell appeared before the Board pursuant to Cita- 
tion, and on the Oaths being tendered to him, requested time 
to consider of them ; whereupon the Board agreed to indulge 
him in his request, on entering into recognizance, M'ith surety, 
for his appearance before the Board tomorrow at 10 O'clock in 
the Forenoon, Avliich he did accordingly, himself & Epliraim 
Drake his surety in £100 Each. 

Joseph Reed appeared before the Board pursuant to Cita- 
tion, & on the Oaths being tendered to him, recpiested time to 
consider of them; whereupon the Board agreed to indulge him 
in his re<piest, on entering into recognizance, Avith Surety for 
appearance before the Bonrd, Tomorrow at 10 O'clock in the 
Forenoon ; which he did accordingly himself & Ephraim 
Drake his surety in £"1<)0 P]ach. 

Adjourned till tomorrow morng 9 O'clock. 

Wednesday, 



Met pursuant to adj' 



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Wednesday, 9 July 1.777 



Present, 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M"^ Elmer M-^ Con diet 

M' Scudder M'' Paterson 

M'' Symmes. 

W'" Honeywell appeared before the Board agreeably to his 
RecognizaiKie of yesterday, & took and subscribed the Oaths 
of Abjuration and Allegiance, as by Law appointed, and was 
thereupon dismissed. 

Nathan INIanning appeared befoi'e the Board pursuant to 
Citation, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & 
Allegiance agreal>ly to Law. 

Joseph Reed appeared before the Board, agreeably to his 
Recognizance of yesterday & took & subscril)ed the Oaths of 
Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law appointed, and was there- 
upon dismissed. 

W'" Britton appeared before the Board agreeably to his re- 
cognizance of yesterday, & refusing to take the Oaths pre- 
scribed by Law; The Governor & Council deeming him too 
dangerous a Person to be suffered to go at Large, upon giving 
surety for his appearance at the next Court of General Quarter 
Sessions of the Peace, in & for the County of Sussex, Agreed, 
That the said W™ Britton should be committed to close 
Custody in the Common Gaol at New Town in the County af^*^, 
whereupon a Warr'^ of Commitment was made out accordingly. 

Isaac Carey Esq'' appeared before the Board, and was exam- 
ined touching certain seditious words, & expressions made use 
of by William Britton af"'' and such his examination reduced to 
writing, and subscribed & sworn to by the said Isaac Carey. 

Ordered, That a Warr* of Commitment be made out against 
William Britton, charged with maliciously & advisedly saying 
& doing things encouraging disaffection, and manifestly tend- 
ing to raise tumults & disorders in the State, & with spreading 
false rumours &c; The said warrant was directed to the Sheriff 
of Sussex. 

M' Meeker, M^ Kirkendall, M"" Martin, M"" M'=Collom, M"" 
Allen, and others appeared before the Board & gave in the 
names of the following persons as disaffected & dangerous to 
the present Gov*, Gabriel Wilson Sen'' Simeon Boiles, Samixel 
Lundy, Nathaniel Hart, Thomas Lundy, John Green, Jacob 
Liindy, Charles Pettit, John Collins, Adam Green, Edmund 

Thatcher, 



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Thatcher, Simpson Howell, James Hannah, Ralph Hunt & 
Cap' John Shaw in the township of Hardvvick ; Frederick Lim- 
bock, Fred"" Bloom, John Mushpan, Charles Crissnian, Henry 
Weighman, James Clandening, M'' Dilts & Alexander Adams 
of the township of Knowlton; Solomon Cartwright in Wan- 
tage ; Henry Slack, Joh Slack, & Ahijah Chambers in New 
Town, Jacob De Con'^ in Oxford. 

Ordered, That a subpoena be made out & served upon Mar- 
garet jNIartin, widow, to appear .before the Board, & bear tes- 
timony against James Hughstus in Hardeston. 

A Memorial from Peter DuBois, Eliphelet Johnson, ,Tho** 
Cadmus J'', James Nuttman, and John Robinson, certain crim- 
inals removed from the Gaol of Essex to the Gaol of Morris, 
was read ; setting forth. That their distance from their families 
renders it difficult for them to procure them the comforts of 
life; Tliat the Gaol of Morris has been occupied by Prisoners 
of War, &c, That the filth & Stench of the Rooms were great 
& offensive; That they apprehend fatal conseqiTences may 
attend their confinement in the Gaol al^" & praying that this 
Board would reniand them to tlieir former place of Imprison- 
ment in the Gaol of Essex. 

The Board having considered the said Memorial, agreed 
unanimously — That directions be immediately given to the 
Sheriff of Morris for cleaning his Gaol without delay ; and 
that the Prayer of the Memorial cannot at preseiit be granted. 

It is further agreed. That the Sheriff of Morris be directed to 
make return to this Board of the expense, which may arise in 
cleaning his Gaol, and the account on being inspected & ap- 
proved, will be ordered by this Board to be paid. 

It being represented to this Board, that James Nuttman, 
one of the above Memorialists, is far advanced in life & has 
never had the Sinallpox, & that the said Disorder now prevails 
in the Gaol of Morris, in which the said Nuttman is Confined ; 
Therefore, Agreed, That the said James Nuttman be permitted 
to remove to & be confined in the Gaol of Sussex, he defraying 
the Expense of Removal. 

Adj^' to 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to adj'^ 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"- Scudder M"^ Elmer 

M"" Symmes M"^ Paterson 

M^ Condict M^ Camp 

John 



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John Honeywell appeared before the Board, pursuant to 
citation, & took & Subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Alle- 
giance as by Law appointed. 

Richard Schackleton appeared before the lioard, pursuant to 
citation, & took and subscribed the Oaths of Alijuration tfc 
Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

The petition of Nath' Pettit, Tho'* Wool vei ton, Francis 
McGee, Timothy Skinner, Robert Rosbrook, William Green, 
Jonas Johnson, Sebastian Chesnutwood, and Felix Hassen, 
Persons duly convicted and fined & Imprisoned by the Court 
of Oyer & Terminer, at the late Session, at Newtown, in the 
County of Sussex, was read, praying. That some part of the 
Fines & Time of Imprisonment may be remitted. 

Agreed, That this Board is not competent to decide upon 
the subject-matter of the said Petition ; & therefore that it be 
referred to His Excellency the Governor & his Privy Council. 

The petition of Wendle Lance, Jacob Lance, George Lance, 
Christopher Lance, Peter Lance, Casper Snooke, & Frederick 
Tatticker was read; praying That Henry Shizzler, who was 
committed by the Court of Oyer & Terminei', at tlie late 
Session at New Town in the County of Sussex, for the negli- 
gent escape of John Eddy, who was charged & indicted for 
High Treason, might have some part of his punishment re- 
mitted. 

Agreed, That this Board is not competent to decide upon 
the subject-matter of the said petition ; and therefore that 
it be referred to His Excellency the Governor & His privy 
CounciL 

The petition of Richard Robins, Jesse Woodward, & Tho^ 
Fowler, persons confined in the Gaol of Sussex for crimes, 
committed in other Counties, praying that they may take the 
Oaths to Gov', & be thereupon released from confinement, was 
read & ordered to lie on the Table. 

John Shaw appeared before the Board pursuant to Citation, 
& took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance 
as by Law appointed. 

Ralph Hunt appeared before the Board, pursuant to Cilation, 
and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance 
as by Law appointed. 

Charles Pettit appeared before the Board, pursuant to Cita- 
tion, & took *fe subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegi- 
ance as by Law appointed. 

Adam Green appeared before the Board, pursuant to Cita- 
tion, & took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegi- 
ance as by Law appointed. 

John 
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John Green appeared before the Board, ]»nrsuant to Citation, 
& took and subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance 
agreeably to Law. 

Sampson Howell appeared before the Board, pursuant to 
Citation, and took & subscribed the Oaths of abjuration & 
Allegiance, agreeably to Law. 

Ad I'" till tomorrow MornS 9 O'clock. 



Thursday July 10»" 1.777 

Met pursuant to adj^ 

Present as before. 

George Augustus Seagrave, a person apprehended l)y some 
of the Military Officers & confined in the Gaol of Sussex, was 
called before the Board, and being Examined, took & sub- 
scribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law 
appointed. 

Agreed That the afore"' George Augustus Seagrave be per- 
mitted to return to his place of abode, and be indulged until 
Tuesday next to procure surety for his appearance before the 
next Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the 
County of Sussex, to answer unto such charges & things as 
shall then and there be objected against him on behalf of the 
State, and to be in the meanwhile of Good behaviour, 
and not to depart the Court without Leave. Also agreed 
That M'" Justice Barber be desired to take the recogni- 
zance. 

Adj^^ to 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to adj^ 

Edmund Thatcher appeared before the Board pursuant to 
Citation, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & 
Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

Joseph Alw ard of Middlesex appeared before the Council, 
Charged with High Treason, upon his own Confession, was 
committed to Sussex Gaol. 

Silas Alward being brought before the Council, it appeared 
that he was a prisoner of War. 

James Morris was called before the Board and being ex- 
amined, was upon his own Confession charged with High 
Treason, whereupon a Mittimus was ordered to issue against 
him, directed to the Sheriff of the County of Sussex. 

Adj'' till tomorrow Morng 9 O'clock. 

Friday, 



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Friday, the 11*" July 1.777 

Present as before, 

Agreed That Major Hayes be directed to apprehend with the 
party under his Command, and send them to the Gaol in 
Morristown, the following disaffected persons, vizt 



D-- William B. Peterson, 
Nicholas Governeur, 
Peter Duboise, 
Aaron P. Schuyler, 
Henry Kingsland 
John Demerest Esq"" 
Laurance E Ackerman 
John Earle 

Andrew Van Buskirk 
D"^ James Van Buren 
John Zabriskie Esqr 
Gabriel Van Orden 
Cornelius Banta 
John Van Buskirk Esq 
Daniel Van Buskirk 
Cap'" John Banta 
Caspavus Westervelt 
Cap' Garret Demerist 
Capt" Cornelius Harring 
Cornelius Harring Esq 
John Debauc, 
Peter J Harring Esq 
John Durzee (Miller) 
Samuel Peck 

Jacobus Peck (Prisoner at 
Daniel J Durzee 
Derick Banta, 
Peter Bogert, 
Cornelius Banta 
Simon Sinionson 
Seba Brinkerhoof 
John Paulison 
Cornelius Bogert 
James Campbell 
Samuel Lugdecker, 
Jacob Degrot(^ 
Jacob Demott 
Laurance Vanhorne 



Elizabeth Town, 
Newark, 
Second River 
New Barbadozneck 

— do— 
New Barbados, 
do 
do 
do 
do 
Newbridge 
Steen Rapie 
Stuckup 
Kinderkamack 

do 
Pashack 
do 
do 
up Hackensack River, 
do 
do 
do 
Old Toppan 
Schralenberg 
Morris) do 

do 
Winkleman 
do 
do 
Old Hackensack 

do Point 

do do 

do do 

Teneck, 

Eng'^ Neigh'""hood 
do 
do 
do 

Derick 



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Derick Vreelandt Eng'' Neigh^Hiood 
Abraham Dey do 

Jacob Dey (his son) do 

Michael Smith do 

Capt" Joliii Brinkerhoof do 

Peter Degrote do 

John Degrote do 

Garret Van Gieson Secaucus 
Daniel Smith Esq'^ do 

Job Smith do 

The Board having rec*^ information that the Women here- 
after mentioned being the Wives of Disaffected persons who 
have gone over to the Enemy obstruct the Commissioners for 
seizing & disposing of the personal Estate & Effects of their 
husbands in the execution of their Commission, by secreting & 
concealing the same and that it will be an advantage to the 
State to send them after their Husbands. 

Agreed that Co' Van Courtlandt be directed " by a detach- 
ment of the JMilitia under his command " to remove to the 
South side of Hackensack River in order that they may go 
into the enemies lines, the said women together with their 
children, to wit, ^Nlary Kingsland, Mary Shagor, P]lizaboth 
Howell, Martha Hicks, Mahitabel Handinot, Labbitee Van- 
ri])er, Joanna Wieks, Altia Van Riper, iNIary Ganalvant, Jane 
Drummond, Lydia Sayer, Margaret Nichols, Elisabeth Brown, 
Sarah Crawford, and Abigail Wood, and that the Said Co' make 
return of his proceedings to this Board with all convenient speed. 

Ordered, That the following persons be sent for from Knowl- 
ton, vizt, William Little, John Mills, Asher Reed, John Bugner, 
William Wilgurst, John Wilgurst, John Misner, Peter Misner, 
(George Pitcher, John Wars, Andrew McClan, Jonathan Collins, 
Malon Collins, Liga Collins, John Laun, Reuben Lundy, John 
Stephenson, Peter Smock, Robert Wilson Sen', Abuson Wilson, 
Jonathan Wilson, Thomas Parker, John Wooley, John Willis, 
John Hoole, and Titus Doane Avho are suspected of Disaffec- 
tion, to the State, and that the Oaths of Abjuration tfc Allegi- 
ance be tendered to them. 

Frederick Leinback appeared before the Board, pursuant to 
citation and refusing to take the Oaths according to Law, 
entered into recognizance with Frederick Bloom, his surety in 
the sum of £300 each, for his appearance at the next Court of 
General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the County of Sussex, 
and for his continuance in the meantime of the Peace and the 
Good behaviour. 

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Frederick Bloom and John Mushbach also appeared before 
the Board and refusing to take the Oaths to the State, entered 
into recognizance Each with Frederick Leinbach liis surety in 
the same sums & manner, & for the purposes as abovesaid. 

A Memorial was presented by William Hebler of the County 
of Sussex in behalf of his son John Hebler, who is now a 
prisoner in the State of Pennsylvania which was read & refer- 
red for farther consideration. 

Adj'i till 3 O'clock P.M. 

Met pursuant to adj* 

Present as before, except M'' Camp who being indisposed 
had leave of absence. 

Thomas Lundy appearing before the Board pursuant to 
Citation, and the Oaths &g being tendered to him, he asked 
the favour of time till tomorrow morning to consider of the 
aftair, which he was indulged in. 

Alexander Adams appeared pursuant to citation, and took 
the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance prescribed by Law. 

Simeon Boyles appeared pursuant to citation & took the 
Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance according to Law. 

Nathaniel Hart appeared in like Manner, and took the same 
Oaths as required by Law. 

Agreed that Cap'" Cyrus Beckwith be instructed to convey 
Mary the wife of Silas Hopkins, Rachel the wife of Richard 
Crowel, and the wife of Allen Wager, with their children to 
the South East side of Hackinsack River, that they may go to 
their husbands, who are gone within the Enemy's lines. 

Adj'^ till 9 O'clock tomorrow morng. 

Saturday, 12"^ July 1.777 

Met pursuant to adj' 

Present 

His Excellency the Govei-nor 

M"^ Elmer, M-^ Scudder 

M-" Condict M"" Paterson 

M"" Symmes. 

Thomas Lundy appeared before the Board agreeably to 
order, and Affirmations to the Effect of the Oaths to Govern- 
ment being again tendered to him, he refused to take them, 
but was willing to be bound, with surety, for his appearance at 
the next Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace in & 

for 



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for the County of Sussex, &c, And the said Thomas Lundy did 
accordingly enter into recognizance, with Samuel Lundy, his 
surety, in £300 each before tlie Gov' and Council of Safety, 
for his ■appearance at the next Court of Gen' Q. Sessions of 
the Peace for the County af^*^, and in the meantime to be of 
the Peace & of the Good behaviour, and was thereu))on 
dismissed. 

Jacob Lundy appeared before the Board pursuant to 
citation, and Affirmations to the Effect of the Oaths to 
Gov*^ being tendered to him, he refused to take them, but 
was willing to be bound with Surety, for his appearance at 
the next Court of Gen' Q"' Sessions, tfec, whereupon the 
said Jacob Lundy entered into Recognizance Avith Thomas 
Lundy, his surety, in £300 each, before the Gov'' & Councnl of 
Safety, for his appearance at the next Court of Gen' Q'' Sessions, 
of the Peace for the County of Sussex, and in the meantime to 
be of the Peace and of the Good behaviour & was thereupon 
dismissed. 

Samuel Lundy appeared before the Board pursuant to cita- 
tion, and Affirmations to the Effects of the Oaths to Gov' being 
tendered to him, he refused to take them, but was willing to 
be bound, with surety, for his appearance at the next Court of 
Quarter Sessions, &c. Whereupon the said Samuel Lundy 
entered into recognizance with Jon" Collins, his surety, in £300 
each, before the Gov'' & Council of Safety, for his appearance 
at the next Court of Gen' Q'' Sessions of the Peace for the C° 
of Sussex, and in the meantime to be of the Peace & of the 
Good behaviour & was thereupon dismissed. 

Jonathan Collins appeared before the Board, pursuant to 
Citation, and Affirmations to the Effect of the Oaths to Gov* 
being tendered to him, he refused to take them but was willing 
to be bound with surety, for his appearance at the next Court 
of Quarter Sessions, tfcc. Whereupon the said Jonathan Col- 
lins ent'^ into Recognizance with Jacob Lundy, his surety, in 
£300 each, before the Gov'' & Council of Safety, for his ap- 
pearance at the next Court of Gen' Q"' Sessions, of the Peace 
for the County of Sussex, and in the meantime to be of the 
Peace & good behaviour & was thereupon disinissed. 

John Stevenson appeared before the Board, pursuant to 
citation, and affirmations to the Effect of the Oaths to Gov' 
being tendered to him, he refused to take them, but was will- 
ing to be bound with surety, for his appearance at the next 
Court of Quarter Sessions <fcc. Whereupon the said John 
Stevenson enf' into recognizance with Thomas Lundy, his 
surety, in £300 Each before the Gov'' & Council of Safety, for 

his 



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his appearance at the next Court of Gen' Q'' Sessions of the 
Peace for the Connty of Sussex, and in the meantime to be of 
the Peace & Good beliaviour; and was thereupon dismissed, 

A petition from Richard Kol)ins, Jesse Woodward, tfc Thomas 
Fowler, Offenders confined in the Gaol of Sussex, praying, that 
they may at their own expense be removed to the Gaol at 
Burlington, was read, and on the Question being put. Agreed, 
That the prayer of the said Petition be granted, and that an 
order of removal be issued accordingly. 

John Buganer appeared before the Board pursuant to cita- 
tion, and took and subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & 
Allegiance proscribed by Law. 

Aza Reed appeared before the Board pursuant to citation, 
and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance 
agreeably to Law. 

William Little appeared before the Board, pursuant to cita- 
tion, & took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Alleg- 
iance appointed by Law. 

John Mills appeared before the Board pursuant to Citation, 
& took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance 
prescribed by Law. 

William Willgus & John Willgus appeared before the Board, 
pursuant to Citation, and severally took & subsci-ibed the 
Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

John Misener appeared before the Board pursuant to cita- 
tion & took and subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Alleg- 
iance as by Law appointed. 

M'' Condict had leave of Absence. 

Adj'' to 3 O'clock P. M. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M^ Elmer ' M' Scudder 

M' Symmes M'^ Paterson 

There not being a sufficient number to make a board, Tho^ 
Anderson Esq'' one of the Magistrates in the County of Sussex 
was called in, & took his seat accordingly. 

Abraham Howey appeared before the Board pursuant to 
citation, & took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & 
Allegiance agreeably to Law. 

The Memorial of Isaac Coult Jun' was read, setting forth, 
That one Samuel Shewed, an Apprentice of the Memorialist, 
in May last, was in the service of the State, as a Militia 
Soldier at Succasunny Plains, and while the said Samuel 

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Shewed was there lie enlisted in the Continental Army, 
and in the Regiment under the command of Col Oliver 
Spencer, for the term of Three yeai'S, but had not join- 
ed his regiment, but still continued and was in the Militia 
as afores^, when by the accidental discharge of a Sentiners 
Gun, the said Samuel Shewed Mas very dangerously wounded 
&c and praying that this Board would take his case under 
considei'ation, and grant such reli(!f as they should deem 
proper. 

Agreed that this Board is not comj>etent to decide upon the 
subject-matter of the said Memorial, and therefore that it be 
referred to the Legislature. 

Titus Doan appeared before the Board pursuant to citation 
& Affirmations to the Effect of the Oaths to Gov' being ten- 
dered to him, he refused to take them, but was willing to be 
bound with Surety for his appearance at the next Court of 
General Quarter Sessions, &c whereupon the said Titus Doan 
entd into recognizance, with Reuben Lundy, his surety, in 
£'300 each, before the Gov"' and Council of Safety, for his ap- 
pearance at the next Court of Genl Q"" Sessions of the Peace 
for the county of Sussex, and in the meantime to be of the 
peace & of the Good behaviour, and not to depart the Court 
without Leave ; and was thereupon dismissed. 

Reuben Lundy enf' into recognizance as above with Mahlon 
Collins, his surety. 

Mahlon Collins Enf' into Recognizance as above with Jon° 
Willson, his surety. 

Jon" Willson enf* into Recognizance as above, with John 
Wear his surety. 

John Wear enf' into recognizance as above, with Ebenezer 
Wilson his surety. 

Ebenezer Wilson enf* into recognizance as above, with John 
Willets his surety. 

John Willets entered into recognizance as above, with Elijah 
Collins his surety. 

Elijah Collins enf' into recognizance as above, with Tho* 
Parker his surety. 

Thomas Parker enf' into recognizance as above, with John 
Hole his surety. 

John Hole enf' into recognizance as above with Tho^ Parker 
his surety. 

Peter Misner appeared before the Board, pursuant to Cita- 
tion, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration <fc Alle- 
giance, as by Law appointed — 

The memorial of Thomas Gustin was read setting forth, that 

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he attended agrocaldy to requisition at Morristown to Lear 
Testimony on belialf of tlie State against Sundry disaffected 
persons for the space of 16 days, on expense both himself and 
horse ; Tliat he has not received any Compensation foi- liis said 
attendance; and ])raying that the l^oard vvouhl take tlie same 
into Consideration, and do therein what is fit & just. 

Agreed that this Board is not competent to decide uj»on the 
subject-matter of the said Memorial, and tlicrefore that it be 
referred to tlie Legislature. 

Andrew McClean ap|)eared before the B(jard pui'suant to 
Citation, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration and 
Allegiance, agreably to Law. 

Joseph Leamon appeared before the Board pursuant to 
Citation, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & 
Allegiance agreably to Law. 

The Board adj'' to meet at New Germantown, in Hun- 
terdon, on Tuesday the 15"^ of this Instant July, at 3 O'clock 
P. M. 



The Board met pursuant to Adj'. 

Tuesday, 15"' July l.VVT 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor, 

M' Scudder ]\P Patersou 

M^ Symmes M^ Mehelm' 

M' Elmer 

Ordered That Warrants be issued to cite the following Per- 
sons to be and appear Ijefore the Board to take the Oaths tfcc 
to witt: Jacob Hager, W'" Meerakey, Henry Smith, David 
Welsh, M^' Pew, W'" Buth, Jacob Rose, Jacob Stine, John 
Hen, Andrew Anbel, Anthony Sharp, Adam I'erry, Adam 
Rhinehart, Adam Crips, Adam Shanket, Christian Oest, Coon- 
rad Bume, Christian Kimpel, Christopher Kain, Jun', Daniel 
Pane, David ( -restley, David Trimer, David Safrene, Frederick 
Safrene, Fred'' Young, George Sliker, George Konk, George 
Sharp, Henry Sager, Jacob Tovert, Jeremiah Hendershed, John 
Bunn, John Colver, Jacob Frayee, Jacob Bodine, Jacob Sharp, 
Jacob Trimer, John Sharp, John Lick, John Morehouse & 
James Colvei-, iidiabitants of the C° of Morris. 

Adj'' till tomorrow Morng 9 O'clock. 

Wednesday 
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Wednesday 16 July 1.111 

Met pursuant to adj' 

Present, as before, 

Ordere<l tliat warrants be issued to cite the following 
persons, to be & a]i]tear before the (^o^■' & Council to take the 
Oaths tfec, .Icreniiah Cramer, John Fonger, Jacob Hile, John 
Hager, Isaac Cowel, John Mann, Laurence Bunn, Laurence 
Sliker, Laurence RoclofFson, Leonard Shankel, Leonard Trinier, 
Morris Sharp, Mathias Thomas, ]VLitthias Auled J^ Martin 
Stine, Micliael Heron, Nicholas Ti-imer, Powel Cretsley, Philip 
Hen, Peter Hen, Peter Smith, Peter Luce, Richard Sutton, 
Robert Colver, Samuel Pew, Stephen Tovert, Thomas Pew, 
Thomas Man .P Thomas White, William Albough, William 
Nitzer, William Hen Jun' William Trimer, William Patre, 
William Porter, William Young, A\'illiam Pew, William 
Puce, W'" Duggen, Moses Goodwin, ^Michael Puce J' Samuel 
Smith, W"' ]Mami, Fenwicke Taylor, Pliilip Wiser Jun', Rocloft' 
Roloftson, Thomas Neal, Daniel Puce, John Stine, Henry 
Fraze, Jacob Stile, Sen"^, Peter Young, INlathias '^I'rimer, Wil- 
liam Welsh Sen"^ (Gabriel Philips, Laurence Hagar, Philip 
Wiser, Leonard Neighbour, Christoplier Kam, John Walder, 
Morrice Sharp, Tretrick Stubel, Coonrad Rerick, Frederick 
Safrene Sen', John Sagar, William Hen, Gasper Kick, John 
Pizer, Jacob Hen, Robert Colver Sen"^, Jolin Inman, Michael 
Lefan, Doct' Adam Laurence, Andrew Flock, Tho'^ Colven, 
Michael Aubal Sen', Morrice Creter, Philip Creter, William 
Welsh Jun', Philip Shiler, Samuel Swackhamer, Joseph Corp, 
Arnold Cleehaws, Henry Lever, Tho* Llills & Andrew Flock 
Jun', iidiabitants of the County of Morris. 

The petition of David Campbell was read, setting forth, 
That he is a Native of Britain, that he has resided in America 
about 11 years, that he has for some time laboured under a 
disorder of the Scorbutick kind ; That it has hitherto baffled 
the skill of the most experienced physicians. That his Estate is 
considerably reduced ; That he is desirous of returning to his 
Native Country ; , and praying that this Board would Grant 
him a passport for that purpose. 

Agreed That David Campbell, who is a Native of Great 
Britain, be allowed 3 weeks to settle his ailairs, and then 
on taking an Oath not to say or divulge any Matter or Thing 
prejudicial to the IFnited States, tfec, to remove to the City of 
New York with his Effects. 

Adj'^ to 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met 



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Met pursuant to Adj* 

Present as before. 

None of the persons who had been sent for having come, the 
Council spent tlie afternoon in drawing recognizances &c with 
blanks, and then Adj'' to 9 O'clock tomorrow Morning. 

Met pursuant to adj'^ 

«■ Thursday 17"' July 1.777 

Present as before, 

John Stine, W'^ Welsh Jun"^ Fenwick Taylor, Christian Oart, 
Jacob Stine, Jacob Hyd, Thomas Neal, & Hendrick Fraze, ap- 
peared before The Board pursuant to citation, and severally 
took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by 
Law appointed. 

Leonard Neighbur, W"' Wilsh Sen"" and Jacob Coleman ap- 
peared before the Board, pursuant to Citation, and severally 
took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as 
by Law appointed. 

Joseph Layboyteaux, W'" Porter, Peter Laboyteaux, Joseph 
Coble, Christopher Hendershut, and Michael Pace appeared 
before the Board, pursuant to Citation, and severally took & 
subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by law 
appointed. 

M'' Condict appeared and took his seat at the Board. 

John Ilorton appeared before the Board & took &, sub- 
scribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance Agreeably to Law. 

Tedrick Strubel appeared before the Board, pursuant to cita- 
tion & took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegi- 
ance as by Law appointed. 

Adj-' till 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to Adj*^ 

Present as before. 

Col" Van Cortlandt and Potter and the Rev'' M'Whorter & 
Caldwell, requesting to Appear before the Board on particular 
business ; Ordered That they be Admitted. 

The above Gentlemen appeared before the Board & gave a 
particular Account of the situation of Essex, Middlesex, &c; 
that the two Continental Regiments stationed along the Essex 
Coast, would be ordered to join the Grand Army, as soon as the 
Enemy's movements indicated their design & destination; That 
in such case the Coast would be exposed to the Depredation 
and Incursions of the Enemy on Staten Island, in which place 

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it is probable a body of troops would be placed during the 
summer with a view to act offensively & especially to plunder 
the Jersey Shore; and requesting that a detachment of the Mili- 
tia should be stationed as Guards in that part of the State, that 
Beacons and alarm posts should be fixed upon & appointed &c. 

Mem" Tlie above Entry must be inserted iu the Minutes of 
the Privy Council. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock. 

Friday 18"^ July 1.777 
Met pursuant to adj^ 

Present 

His Hxcellency the Governor, 

M"" Scudder, M' Symmes 

M-" Elmer, M"" Paterson 

M^ Condict, M"" Mehelm. 

Daniel Johnson of the Gounty of Essex, voluntarily appeared 
before the Board, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjura- 
tion & Allegiance as l)y Law appointed. 

On motion agreed. That Peter Dubois, Eliphelet Johnson, 
James Nuttman, Thomas Cadmus, Jun', John Robinson, John 
M^Ginnis & John Havens, be remanded to their former place 
of Imprisonment in the Gaol of Essex; they bearing the ex- 
penses of such removal. 

M'^ Camp appeared & took his seat at the Board. 

Morrice Sharpenstein & William Allpaugh of the County of 
Morris, appeared l)efore the Board j)ursuant to Citation, and 
severally took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & 
Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

Adj'' to 3 O'clock P.M. 

Met pursuant to adj'. 

Present 

Mis Excellency the (.Tovernor 

M-^ Elmer M'" Paterson 

M-" Condict M"^ Mehelm 

M"" Symmes M-" Camp 

M^ Scudder 

Gabriel Phillips appeared before the Board, pursuant to 
Citation, & took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration, and 
Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

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The Memorial of Brian Leferty was read, praying that he 
may be permitted to go to Philad'^ & memoi-ialise the Congress 
or Board of War respecting his Situation & Case. 

Agreed That M'^ Bryan Leferty the above Mem"^ be so far 
discharged from his Parole, as to have leave to go to Philad"^ to 
memorialize the Hon'^''' ('ongress or Board of War respecting 
his situation & case, and return to his present place of abode 
in 3 Weeks from the date hereof ; unless otherwise ordered by 
the Congress or the Board of War. 

Agreed That M'' Condict have leave of absence until Mon- 
day next in the afternoon. 

Isaac Smith appeared before the Board pursuant to citation, 
and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance 
as by Law appointed. 

Jacob Hagar & Anthony Sharp appeared before the Board, 
pursuant to citation, and severally took & subscribed the Oaths 
of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

Edward Hall appeared before the Board & took & subscribed 
the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance agreably to Law, 

Adj'd till 9 O'clock tomorrow morning. 

Met pursuant to adj*. 

Saturday, 19*'' July 1.777 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M^ Scudder M^ Paterson 

M^ Elmer M^ Mehelm 

M"" Symmes M"^ Camp 

M"^ Camp laid before the Board An Acct in the following 
Words, 

Council of Safety l)"^ 

Ichabod Gronman Jun' 
L777 

June 10 To 6 days riding Express - - - £3 
July 2 To Jacob Foster 

3 days riding Express 1 10 



Ordered That the above Acct be paid. 



£4 10 



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]Michael Broan appeared before the Board pursuant to Cita- 
tion, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegi- 
ance as by Law appointed. 

M'' Scudder & M' Symnies had leave of Absence. 

Ordered That Warrants be made out to apprehend William 
Grover, Harry Waddell, Joseph Leonard, Richard Wain, & 
Robert Cooke of the C" of Monmouth, and bring them before 
the Board without delay. 

Adj'' to Monday Morning 9 O'clock. 

Met pursuant to adj' 

Monday 2P' July 1.777 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor 
M'' Elmer ' M'' Paterson 

M-^ Condict M-^ Mehelra 

There not being a sufficient number of Members to make a 
board, Oliver Barnet Escj' One of the Magistrates in the County 
of Hunterdon, Was called in & took his seat Accordingly. 

John Pizor, Casper Eick, Robert Colver, Jacob Bodine, 
Laurence Kocloffson, William Booth, & Samuel Smith, persons 
who had been cited to appear before the Board, on the score of 
being dangerous to the present Gov', appeared before M"" 
Mehelm, one of the Members, On Saturday last, after the 
Board had adj"' And severally took & Subscribed the Oaths of 
Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

Peter Young, Michael Pace, David Crosly, Lauren(;e Hager, 
W'" Trimmer, Adam Parry, Paul Crosly, Moses Goodin, W'" 
Pace, Jacob Frieze and George Sliger, appeared before the 
Board pursuant to citation, and severally took & subscribed 
the Oaths of abjuration & Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

Agreed, That Thomas White of the C'' of Morris, Tayh:)r, 
have leave to go into the Enemy's lines on Staten Island, with 
his wife & 3 children, between this and next Thursday Morn- 
ing ; and if seen in this State after that day. All Officei's, Civil 
& Military, are directed to apprehend him, & bring him before 
the Gov'' & Council of Safety. 

Adj"^ to 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to adj*^ 

Present as before 

Ordered, That Wai;rants be issued to cite the following per- 
sons, to be and appear before the (jtov'' & Council on Friday, 
the 25th of this Instant, to take the Oaths &c to wit, Joseph 

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S' Clair, John Allen, Nathan' McPherson, John Davis, Aaron 
Large, John Large, John Emley, John Rockhill, Barth'" 
Thatcher, Thomas Cahill, Aaron Fnrman, J)' Robert Taylor, at 
the Union, Robert Large, John Grandinc, & Jer'' King, all in- 
habitants of the County of Hunterdon. 

Ordered, That James Parker, of Hunterdon be by letter 
warued to appear before the Board & take the Oaths &c, 

Daniel Pace, Thomas Hill, & Timothy Colver, appeared 
before the Board pursuant to Citation, and severally took and 
subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law 
appointed. 

Joseph Collver one of the people called Quakers, appeared 
before the Board pursuant to citation, and took and subscribed 
Affirmations, to the Elfect of the Oaths to the State, agreeably 
to an Act of the Legislature. 

The petition of sundry persons, inhabitants of Bergen, 
apprehended by order of the Gov"" & Council of Safety, and 
now in confinement in the Gaol of Morris, was read; Setting 
forth, that the Gaol is exceedingly unhealthy, dangerous and 
disagreable, and praying that they may be brought to a speedy 
hearing, and in the meantime, that they may be permitted to 
take private Lodgings within the Limits of the township of 
Morristown, giving their Parole or security that they will not 
depart from the limits prescribed them, until discharged by the 
Board. 

Agreed that the above petitioners have leave to take private 
Lodgings within the limits of one mile from the Gaol at Morris- 
town, on giving Bond, with Surety, to the Sheriff of Morris, 
for the use of the State, in the sum of £1.000 Each, not to 
depart the limits aforesaid, until duly permitted by the Gov"^ 
& Council of Safety of this State. 

The petition of Isaac Ogden, George Walts, and Aaron 
Kingsland was read, setting forth. That they were removed 
from the Gaol of Essex to that of 3Iorris by order of this 
Board; That from the difficulty of getting their provisions 
dressed, from the Stench & filth of the Gaol, the unhealthy 
state of the air of the town of Morris, and the prevalance of 
the Bloody Flux, and Camp Fever in said town, their lives are 
in great danger, and praying that they may be speedily tried 
for the Crimes of which they stand charged, and in the mean- 
time that they may be remanded to the Gaol of Essex. 

Agreed that Isaac Ogden, George Walts, and Aaron Kings- 
land be remanded to their former place of Imprisonment in the 
Gaol of Essex; they bearing the expense of such removal. 

M'' Camp appeared and took his seat at the Board. 

Adj'^ till tomorrow Morn^ 9 O'clock. Tuesday, 



9f; 

Tiicsdav, 22 July 1.VV7 



A[('t pdrsuniil 1() Adj' 



Present. 

TTis Excellency the Gov' 

y\' Klmcr " M'' Patersoii 

M' ('()n<lict JM' Mclichu 

M' ('ain|t 

Jacob Ennclhuaii voluntarily ajuieared hcl'orc the Board, and 
took and subscribed the Oaths ol" Al)juration and Allegiance as 
by Law a))})ointed. 

Samuel Arias voluntarily appeared before the Board, the 
2P* Inst, and took *fc subscribed the Oatlis of Abjuration & 
Allegiance agreably to law. 

Ordered That Warrants be issued to a])prehend and l)ring 
the foll*^ persons forthwith before the Gov' & Couucil of 
Safety, to take the Oaths ifcc, to wit: Christopher Vandevender, 
Jacob Vandevender, John Teei)lenn T. keeper; Jacob Eoif 
Sen', .Jacob EofF .Inn', .lohn Thompson, Samuel Siloy, Joseph 
Kelly, Thomas Willot, John Fossey, Aaron Craig, D' John 
Brown, John Castner Sen', John Castner Jun'' Abraham 
Castner, David King Sen', & David King Jun'' of Pluckemin. 

Ordered, That Warrants be issued to apprehend & bring the 
following persons forthwith before the (Jov' & Council of 
Safety, to take the Oaths &c, to wit : James Castner, Peter 
Seeple, Samuel Perry, John Steel, Jacob Prissier, John Aupel- 
man, Tice Aui)elman, Philip Meelick, Jacob Castner, Peter 
Meelick, John Shaw & Elisha Laurannce, of the County of 
Somerset. 

Mathias McKinstey of Hunterdon voluntarily appeared 
before the Board, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuiva- 
tion & Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

jNI' Mehelm had leave of absence. 

Adj^' to 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met Pursuant to adj' 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M'' Elmer ' M' Paterson 

M"^ Condict M"^ Camp 

There not being a sufficient number of members to make a 

Board 



97 

Board, Oliver Barnct Esq"^ one of Justices of the Peace in 
the County of Hunterdon, was called in, & took his scat ac- 
cordingly. 

Jolin Waldorf, Conrad Ilerick, George; Sharp & RoclofF 
Rocloftsoii, a[)|>eared before the Board pursuant to Citation, 
and severally took & subscril)ed the Oaths of Abjuration & 
Allegiance as by Law ap])ointed. 

Joseph Shea voluntarily a[)peared before the Board, and 
took and subscribed the Oaths of Alijuration & Allegiance 
agreeably to Law. 

John Sharp of the County of JMori-is voluntarily apjjeared 
l)efore the Board, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjura- 
tion & Allegiance as by LaAV appointed. 

Ordered, that a AVarr' l)e issued to the Constable of Lebanon, 
to apprehend George llorthrun, Nicholas Linnerberry, Fred'^ 
Fritz, George Bangheart, Henry Connolly, and John (Jroley, 
& bring theni Itefore the Governor & Council of Safety, to 
take the Oaths &c, on Thursday next. 

John Innian, Jacob Hann, John Fouger, David Sovereign, 
W'" M'^^Crakan, & Matthias Thomas, appeared before the 
Board, on Citation, and severally took & subscri])ed the Oaths 
of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law apjiointcd. 

Ordered, That a Warrant be issued to appi'ehend and bring 
before the Board, Jolin Wliite said t(^ I>e a deserter from Caj)'^' 
Stout's Com])any, and now at work for & in the employ of M' 
Justice Cole of Hunteidon. 

William Hann of the County of Morris, appeared before the 
Board pursuant to citation, and took & subscriljcd the Oaths 
of Abjuration and Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

^\dj'' to tomorrow nun'ning 9 O'clock. 

Wednesday July 2;{ 1.777 

Met pursuant to adj^ 

Present. 

His Ex(tellency the Governor 

M^ Camp M' Mehelm 

M'' Flmer M'^ Condict 

There not being a sufficient number of meml>ers to make a 
Board, Oliver Barnet Esq"" One of the Justices of the Peace 
in the C> of Hunterdon, was called in & took his seat accord- 
ingly. 

Henry Smith, (^eorge Conck, Jacob Wise, Jac^ob Dufhud, 

Adam 



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Adam Segor, David Tiiramer, Morris Cretor, Stephen Dufford, 
Christopher Babel, Michael Levet, Philip Dercherah, Peter 
Hen, Christopher Kann, Philip Weis, William Nitzer, and 
Sam' Sego, of the C" of Morris appeared before the Board pur- 
suant to citation, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjura- 
tion & Allegiance as by Law ap})ointed. 

Robert Culver of ^Morris C" being excited to take the Oaths, 
refused, and entered into recognizance to appear at the next 
General Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held for said 
County. 

Adj'' to 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to Adj* 

Christopher Kimball of the C" of Morris, appeared before 
the Board pursuant to Citation, and took & subscribed the 
Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law ajjpointed. 

Walter Rutherford & Ja* Parker of Hunterdon C" being 
Cited to take the Oaths, appeared, & upon their refusal, ac- 
cording to the order of the council, enf' into recognizance to 
appear at the next Court of Gen' Q"^ Sessions of the Peace to 
be held for said County. 

Adjd to tomorrow morng 9 O'clock. 

Thursday July 24*'> 1.777 

Met, pursuant to Adj* 

• 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M^ Condict M"^ Elmer 

M^ Camp M'" Mehelm 

M^ Paterson 

After Adj' last Evening, Sam' Ketcham of Morris County 
appeared before his Excellency the Governor & took the Oaths 
of Abjuration & Allegiance to the State as by Law di- 
rected. 

Abijah Merrit, Rob' Nisbett, Fred'' Ferriberry, Frederick 
Fraze, & Peter Hind appeared before the Board pursuant to 
citation, and severally took & subscril»ed the Oaths of Abjur- 
ation & Allegiance as by Law ap})ointe(L 

Richard Mann appeared l)t fore the ]]oard, pursuant to cita- 
tion, and being One of the people called Quakers, took & sub- 
scribed the Affirmations to the Ett'ect of the Oaths. 

Tho^ Colver, Lambert Van Sicklen, Simon Colver, John 

Winckler, 



99 

Winckler, Ephraim Tuthill Jun"", & David Hagar appeared be- 
fore the Board pursuant to citation, and seA'^erally took & sub- 
scribed the Oatlis of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law ap- 
pointed. 

William Hedden & Levi Mann, of the C'^' of Morris appeared 
before the Board pursuant to citation, and severally took & 
subscribed tlie Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law 
appointed. 

John Fisher appeared before the Board, pursuant to citation, 
& took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as 
by Law appointed. 

Giles Lee 1^' Lieu^ in a Comp^ of Militia, belonging to the 
C of Morris, voluntarily appeared & took & subscribed the 
Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

W'" Giston app'' before the Board, pursuant to citation, & 
took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance as 
by Law appointed. 

Isaac Lockman app'^ before the Board, pursuant to citation, 
& took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as 
by Law appointed. 

John Kelly, Frederick Fritz, and W"' Anderson of the C" of 
Morris, appeared before the Board, pursuant to citation, and 
severally took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Alleg- 
iance as by Law appointed. 

George Hover app*" before the Board, pursuant to citation, 
& took & subscribed the Oaths of Objuration and Allegiance 
as by Law appointed, 

John Dusenberry app'' before the Board, pursuant to cita- 
tion, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Alleg- 
iance as by Law appointed. 

Martin Gates, Tho^ Betson, & Peter Lewis app'' before the 
Board pursuant to citation, and severally took & suljscribed 
the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

Adj'' to 3 O'clock P.M. 

Met pursuant to adj^ 

Present, as before. 

Daniel McDonald Escf^ 2"^* Major of the 2"'^ Regiment of 
Foot Militia, in the C" of Hunterdon, under the command of 
Co' Beavers, having removed into the C" of Sussex, the Board 
Elected Garrat Albertson Esq"" to be 2"" Major of the said 
Regiment. 

George Banghart of Hunterdon, appeared before the Board 
pursuant to citation, & took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjura- 
tion & Allegiance agreeably to Law. 

John 



100 

.l<»liii Wliito a (Ic'srrtor from C"n])'" Stout's €'"•', AV.as appiT- 
li('ii(l<'<l cfc brought before tlie JJoiird; and on liis Exam", liaviuQ- 
eonfessed, tliat lie belongs to the said Co-', the IJoard deliveivd 
him to the eare and eommilted him to the eliarge of M' Justice 
C'ole, who promised & Engaged to eonvey him to his C(mi])any 
without, delay. 

W'" Dais was brouglit b^d'ore the ]>oard and took & sul»- 
scrlbcd the < )atlis of Abjuration & vMlcgiaiiec as by T.aw a])- 
]»ointe<l. 

Adj till tomorrow j\I<jng 9 O'clock, 

Friday 25 July 1.777 

Met pursuant to Adj*^ 

Present as before. 

D'' Aaron Craig & John Teeple, Tavern Kee])er, apj)" before 
the Board pursuant to citation, and severally took & subscribed 
the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance agi-eably to Law. 

Jolin Thompson & Sam' Selby, ap])'' before the Board, pur- 
suant to citation, and sevei-ally took & subsci'ibed the Oaths of 
Abjuration & Allegiance agreeably to Law. 

David King Sen'' & Jacob Eoff Esq'' Jun'' appeared before 
tlie Board, pursuant to citation, and severally took & subscribed 
the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance as by Law directed. 

Jacob Eoft' Sen'', appeared before the Board, pursuant to 
citation, & took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & 
Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

Joim Castner Sen' of Morris C'\ appeared before the Board, 
pursuant to citation, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Ab- 
ju.iation & Allegiance, agreeably to Law. 

John Castner Jun' & Coonrad Castner, appeared before the 
Board, pursuant to citation and severally took & subscribed 
the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

John Castner Sen' & David King Jun'' of Somerset, appeared 
before the l^oard, ])ursuant to citation, & severally took tfe sub- 
scribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law ap- 
point e(L 

John Aupelman & Matliias Au[)elman, being too much indis- 
])Osed to attend on the Board, and th(>y ha\ ing Sent certificates 
of their having taken the Oatlis before M' Justice Sebring; 
Agreed that the said ( 'ertificate be sutHcicnt & that their at- 
tendance be dispensed with. 

IMiili]) M(>elick appeared before the Board pursuant to cita- 
tion, and produced a certificate of his having taken the Oaths 
agreably to Law, on the 12"' of this Instant, July, whereupon 
he was dismissed. 

Jacob 



101 

Jacob Castner & John Castner Jun'' of Somerset, appeared 
before tlie Board pursuant to citation, and severally took & 
subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Alleoiance as by Law 
a}»poiiited. 

Joseph Kelly appeared before the Board, pursuant to cita- 
tion, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjui-ation and Alle- 
<;ian(;e as by Law appointed. 

A(]j'' till ;?. O'clock P.M. 

Met pursuant to Adj' 

Present as before. 

The Memorial & Petition of Maria Elizabeth Lesten was 
read ; Setting forth. That she is a Native of Holland, from 
whence she removed with her husband, Michael Ileniy Lesten, 
to Rio Demarari, a Dutch settlement in the West Indies, 
where they had lived 10 years ; That upwards of 3 years ago, 
having lost her health in Demarari, She undertook a voyage to 
North America, and landed at New Hampshire with 3 young 
children ; That her husband intended, after he had settled and 
adjusted his business, to follow her to America, in order to re- 
side the remainder of their days ; That the difficulty of 
settling his business in the West Lidies, prevented his intended 
voyage, until the present unhappy disputes in America, obliged 
him to lay aside all thoughts of carrying those his intentions 
into Execution at present ; That she has lived a great part of 
the time she has been in America at Amboy, which place she 
was obliged to quit last P'all, and now resides at M'* Crooks at 
Raritou with her 3 children ; That she has been at a very 
great expense in the maintenance & several removals of herself 
cfe family, and from the disappointment in remittances intended 
for her by her husband, is reduced very low in her finances, 
and seeing no end to the present disputs, thinks it prudent for 
her to endeavour to recover such of her EiFects as may have 
been taken by the British Ships of War, or to procure Leave 
of the Commander of the British Troops to Return to Deme- 
rari, and upon obtaining such leave to procure a passage thither 
for herself & family ; and praying that the Board would be 
pleased to grant her a passport, to New York, where she 
expects she may be advised of and assisted in such steps as 
may be proper & necessary for her to take for the 
attainment of the ends proposed ; And if she cannot attain 
them, that she may return and provide for herself in the best 
manner she can. 

Agreed, that M'* Maria Elizabeth Lesten have leave to go to 

the 



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the City of New York with her children, agreeably to the 
Prayer of her Memorial, and if she thinks proper to return to 
this State, on taking an oath that she will not carry nor bring 
with her any despatches respecting the present War between 
Great Britain and the Ignited States of America, nor on any 
political subject relative to the said War, nor say nor do any- 
thing prejudicial to this State, or the United States afors^. 

Adam Leake & Tho* Kellyham appeared before the Board, 
pursuant to citation & severally took & subscribed the Oaths 
of Abjuration & Allegiance as by law appointed. 

Nathaniel Bedson, and Tho* Kendry, appeared before the 
Board pursuant to citation, & severally took & subscribed the 
Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

John Taylor ap])cared before the Board, jtursuant to citation, 
and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance 
as by Law appointed. 

W"' Thornhill appeared before the Board, pursuant to cita- 
tion, & took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegi- 
ance as by Law appointed. 

Tho'* Willet & Jacob Vandevender, appeared before the 
Board pursuant to Citation, and severally took & subscribed 
the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance, as by Law appointed. 

John Hagar app'' before the Board pursuant to Citation, and 
took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance as 
by Law appointed. 

His Excellency was pleased to lay the Board a letter from 
John Emley of Hunterdon, who was cited to appear before the 
Board in order that the Oaths might be tendered him, excusing 
his non-attendance, as he has been for some days past confined 
to his Room by Sickness. 

Jacob Schuyler, John Schuyler W™ Weir & Philip Cramer 
of Morris app'' before the Board, pursuant to citation, and sev- 
erally took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance 
as by Law appointed. 

D' Aaron Furman of Hunterdon, being brought before the 
Board, pursuant to warr', refused to take the Oaths as by Law 
directed, and the Gov' & Council, deeming him to be too 
dangerous a person to be suffered to go at Large, upon giving 
security for his appearance at the next Court of General Q' 
Sessions of the ]*eace, in & for the C" of Hunterdon, agreed 
that the said Aaron Furman should be committed to close cus- 
tody in the Common Gaol at Trenton, in the C^ afore^'', 
Whereupon a Warr' of Commitment was made out accord- 
ingly. 

Joseph 



103 

Joseph S* Clair, John Allen, & Nathaniel M'^Pherson of 
Hunterdon, being brought before the Board, pursuant to 
Warrant, refused to take the Oaths as prescribed by Law, and 
the Gov"" & Council, deeming them to be too dangerous persons 
to be suffered to go at Large, upon giving security for their 
appearance, at the next Court of Gen' Q' Sessions, of 
the Peace in & for the C" of Hunterdon, Agreed, That the said 
Josej>h S* Clair, John Allen, & Nathaniel M'^Pherson be com- 
mitted to close custody in the common Gaol of Ti'enton, in tlie 
C" af*''. Whereupon Warr*^ of Commitm* were made out 
accordingly. 

Aaron Large, being brought before the Board pursuant to 
Warrant, and being one of the people called Quakers, refused 
to take Affirmations to the Effect of the Oaths to the State; 
and the Gov'' & Council judging him to be too dangerous a 
Person to go at Large upon giving security for his appearance 
at the next Court of Gen' Q' Sessions of the Peace in & for 
the C" of Hunterdon, Agreed that the said Aaron Large be 
committed to close custody in the common Gaol at Trenton, in 
the C"^' af""^; whereupon a Warr' of Commitment was made 
out accordingly. 

Daniel Cahill appeared before the Board pursuant to 
Warrant, and the Oaths to Gov* being tendered to him he re- 
fused to take them, but was willing to be bound, with surety, 
for his appearance at the next Court of Q'' Sessions &c. Where- 
upon the said Daniel Cahill, entei'ed into Recognizance with 
M"^ Campbell, his surety, in £300 Each, before the Gov"" & 
Council of Safety, for his appearance the next Court of G' Q' 
Sessions, of the Peace for the C'^ of FLinterdon, and in the 
meantime to be of the Peace & of the good behavioi;r, and 
not depart the Court without Leave ; and was thereui)on dis- 
missed. 

The petition of Mathias Sharp, Peter Dumont, John Berry, 
and John Bookman, was read: Setting forth, That some time 
in Dec' & Jany last, when the Continental Army was march- 
ing throiigh this State; Se\eral horses were taken from them 
by order of the Command" Officers for the use of said Army; 
for which they have rec'' certificates; That they have applied 
to the Q. M. Gen' for payment, but it was refused, & praying, 
that this Board would be pleased to take the Matter under 
consideration & grant relief in the premises. 

Ordered, That the said Petition lie on the Table for the 
perusal & Consideration of the Members. 

Adj*^* to 8 O'clock tomorrow Morning. 

Met 



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jNlc't ituiMiaiit to Ady 



Saturday, July 26**^ 1.777 



I'lvsfut as l)ofor('. 

Jdliii Todd of Soinerst't voluntarily appeared before the 
Board and took & suliscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & 
Alle<j;ianee as by Law appointed 

Whereas Howard, and Ifodney, 

who were hitely resiilents in this State, have gone over to the 
enemy, & notwithstanding have left their families behind them; 
It is therefore agreed & resolved, That Cap'" Cornelius Tuni- 
son, of Somerset be directed to remove Bloomy Ilmvard, wife 
of the said Howard, and Elizal^eth Rodney M'ife 

of the said Kodney, and her two children from the 

C" of Somerset, af"' to Staten Island, or the South east side of 
Hackensack Kiver, in order to go into the Enemy's lines. And 
the said Ca})t" is hereby ordered to make return to this Board 
of his ]»roceedings therein, and the cx])ense of such removal. 

William Hughes of Morris, a})peared before the Board, ])ur- 
suant to citation, and took & subsci'ibed the Oaths of Abjur- 
ation & .Mlegiance as by Law ap])ointed. 

Andrew Sergeant S: I)avid Sergeant of Morris, voluntarily 
appeared ])efore the Board & severally took & subscribed the 
Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

Henry Weaver & Ilezekiah Drake of Morris County api)eared 
before the Board pursuant to citation, & severally took & sub- 
scribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law ap- 
poiiitetl. 

Peter Hartsaugh, Abraham Sickel, and Peter Weaver a]»- 
pearcd before the Board, pursuant to citation, & severally took 
& subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance as by 
Law apjiointed. 

iMathias Harris of Morris voluntarily a[))»eared before llie 
Board and took & subscrilied the Oaths of Abjuration & Alle- 
giance as by Law a])pointed. 

Jacob Van Sickle app'' before the Board pursuant to citation, 
and took &, subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance, 
as by Law ap]»ointed. 

John (irandiii of Hunterdon appeared before the Board, ])ur- 
suant to citation, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjura- 
tion ik Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

Bobeit Taylor Esq of Hunterdon appeared before the Board 
pursuant to citation, and pidduced a certificate of his having 
taken the Oaths as l)y Law appointed before M' Justice John- 
son on the 28"' of May last. 

Joseph 



105 

Joseph Drake, Daniel Laurance & Christian Hoffman all of 
Morris County, appeared before the Board pursuant to citation, 
and severally took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration- & 
Allegiance, as by Law appointed. 

Captn W"^ Laurance of Morris voluntarily appeared before 
the Boai'd, & took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & 
Allegiance as by Law appointed, 

M*^ Paterson had leave of Absence. 

The Council adj'^ to meet at Morristown, on Monday, the 
28**" of this Instant, July, at 3 O'clock in the afternoon. 

After the adj' of the Board, Peter Massig appeared on Cita- 
tion, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration and Alle- 
giance as by Law appointed. 

Jacob Evert of Morris appeared before the Board, after 
Adjt afs'', and took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & 
Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

Monday July 28*'' 1.111 

Met pursuant to Adj'. 

Present 
M^ Camp M^ Elmer 

M-" Condict, 

There not being a Quorum adi*^ to tomorrow two o'clock 
P.M. 

Tuesday, July 29*'' 1.777 

Met pursuant to adj* 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M^ Hart M"^ Elmer 

M'" Manning M'^ Condict 

M^ Camp 

John Van Orden being called as an Evidence against 
prisoners from Bergen, in Hackensaek, sworn, & he not know- 
ing anything material his Evidence was not committed to 
writing. 

Agreed That the Sheriff of Morris remove W'" Newman, a 
prisoner in the common Gaol, who has the Smallpox to the 
hospital in Morristown. 

John 
M 



106 

John Vanorden appeared before the Council, and took & sub- 
scribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance. 

David Anderson being called to evidence against Bergen 
prisoners, sworn, but his evidence not being material was not 
committed to writing, he then took & subscribed the Oaths of 
A])juration & iVllegiance. 

Abraham Allen being called as an evidence against Bergen 
prisoners, was sworn, but his Evidence not being material was 
not committed to writing, he then took & subscribed the Oatlis 
of Abjuration & Allegiance. 

M'' Camp has leave of absence on extraordinary occasion. 

Adj'' till tomorrow morning 9 O'clock. 

Wednesday July 30"' 

Met pursuant to adj'. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"^ Hart M"^ Manning 

M'' Condict M"" Elmer 

There not being a sufficient number of members to make a 
board, Benj'" Halsey Esq'' one of the Justices of the Peace for 
the C" of Morris, was called in & took his seat in Council. 

Abraham Ogden presented a petition, to the Council, signed 
by Nicholas Hoffman, Abraham Ogden & Samuel Ogden, set- 
ting forth ; That David Ogden Esq late of Newark, who on the 
5"' day of Jan' last Avent over to Jamaica on Long Island to 
recover his health, and that the said David Ogden luith not yet 
recovered his health, so far as to be able to return home ; " Pray- 
" ing that the Sale of the personal Estate of the said David Ogden 
" should be deferred until the health of the said David Ogden 
" will permit him to return to the State of New Jersey, when 
" by complying with the terms of the Act of Grace or such 
" others as shall then be thought proper, he may entitle himself 
" to the protection & confidence of the Gov^ of New Jersey." 

The Council taking the above petition into consideration are 
of opinion that they cannot grant the prayer thereof without 
suspending the operations of An Act of the Legislature, which 
has made no such exceptions, but that if the said David Ogden 
can produce sufficient reasons why his present Estate though 
disposed of agreeable to Law, should be restored to him. Ap- 
plication for that puri)ose must be made to the Legislature of 
the State, in whom alone is vested the jiower of retieving him. 

Albert 



107 

Albert J. Bogert, appeared before the Council & took & 
subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance. 

William Ilaiumill app'' before the Council, & took & sub- 
scribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance. 

Richard Heaton appeared before the Council & took & sub- 
scribed the Oaths of Al^juration & Allegiance. 

Abraham Ely & Gilliura Outwater appeared before the 
Council & took and subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & 
Allegiance. 

Herman Brays, John Quackenbush, & John Duryee, ap- 
peared before the Council, & took & subscribed the Oaths of 
Abjuration & Allegiance. 

The Council adjd to 3 o'clock P. M. 

The Council met pursuant to adj*- 

Present as before. 

Agreed that Garret Lydecker Esq"" l)e appointed a Commis- 
sioner for the C " of Bergeu, for the purposes mentioned in an 
Act of free & General pardon, & for other purposes therein 
mentioned, in the room of Tennis Dey Esq who refused to act. 
Whereupon the said Garret Lydecker was commissioned ac- 
cordingly. 

Cornelius D. Blauvelt being called as an evidence against the 
Bergeu prisoners, was sworn & his deposition taken in writing 
&c, 

Abraham J Blauvelt being called before the Council, as an 
Evidence againi^t the Bergen prisoners, was sworn & his depo- 
sition was committed to writing. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock. 

July 31 1.777 

Met pursuant to adj'*^ 

Present as before. 

ColP Philip Van Courtlandt, who had been ordered to re- 
move several women (being the wives of persons who had gone 
over to the Enemy) to the south side of Hackensack River, to 
go into the Enemy's lines made return of the execution of his 
orders in the words following to wit : 

Second River July 24 1.777 

Sir, 

At bottom you have a return of the women & children, con- 
veyed 



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veyed to the South side of Hackensack River, according to 
your Excellency's orders of the ll"" Instant, 

I am, Sir, 
Your most Humble Ser*^ 

Philip V, Cortlanut. 

Cap'" Jo* Pierson's return of the women & children sent to 
the Enemy's Lines to wit : 

Mary Kingsland with 2 children 

Mary Stages do 1 d. 

Felia Riker not sent being near her time. 

Frontie Interest with 1 child 

Marv Garrabrants"with 3 children 



Elizabeth Howet 


it 


1 child 


Martha Hicks 


u 


4 


children 


Mehatabel Houdnot 


it 


1 


child. 


Hannah Weeks 


ii 


8 children 


Mary Garrabrants 


a 


2 


d^ 


Jane Drummond 


(( 


2 


d'^ 


Lydia Sayres, 








Margaret Nichols 


(( 


2 


d« 


Sara Crawford 


u 


1 


d^ 


Abigail Ward 


a 


1 


d° 



Libitie VanRiper, her husband returned & has taken the 
Oaths. 

Altie VanRiper, her husband returned & has taken the Oaths, 
Elizabeth Brown. 

John Outwater being called as an evidence against the Ber- 
gen prisoners, was sworn & his deposition was committed to 
writing. 

Ordered that a w^arrant be issued to apprehend George 
Ryerse Esq"", who has long been with the Enemy, & has for 
some time past left them & has returned to his farm, but has not 
applied to any magistrate for the Benefit of the act of grace; — 

Ordered that Jost Zobrisci be subpoena*^ as a witness. 

Adam Boyd was examined as a Witness against John Dem- 
arest & his evidence reduced to writing. 

Adj'i to 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to adj"' 
Present as before. 

Cornelius Harring was examined as a Witness against Cap*" 
John Banta, & his Evidence was committed to writing. 

Agreed that Garret Vangieson, be apprehended & impris- 
oned 



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oned in the Common Gaol in the County of Morris, agreeable 
to an Act of the Legislature of this State, entitled, An act for 
rendering more Effectual two certain Acts therein mentioned ; 
in order to induce the enemy to releaze one or more of such of 
the good subjects of this State as they have taken and still 
keep in confinement ; the said Vangieson to be kept in said 
Gaol, till thence delivered by order of said Governor & 
Council, 

Adj"^ to 9 O'clock tomorrow Morn'^s. 

August, V^ 1.777 

Met pursuant to adj' 

Present, as before, 

Agreed, that Christiania Depuyster the wife of William De- 
puyster, Jun"" at present residing near Orange Town, have per- 
mission to remove with her children. Servants & Effects to the 
City of New York to her husband. 

Agreed, That Lieut .Tost Zebrisci, of Peramus have liberty to 
raise a Co' of Volunteers, in the C" of Bergen, consisting of 30 
men to be under his command, and that m' ith the said Party he 
apprehend & send to the Gov'' & Council of Safety, wherever 
they shall then sit, all such persons who have gone over to the 
Enemy since the 4'^'" day of October last, & are since returned 
without taking the benefit of the Act of Pardon, and without 
proper Passes from Persons duly qualified to grant the same, 
and also to apprehend & send to the said Governor & Council, 
of Safety, such persons as may hereafter go to or return from 
New York, without proper passes, during his command of the 
said Detachment, and also to apprehend & send as aforesaid, 
all persons who have been Guilty of plunder, or who shall 
plunder the inhabitants of the said Co. during his command, 
always taking care to send with the prisoners a particular 
Account to prove their offences, & the witnesses who can 
prove the same, or their affidavits in writing taken before a 
Civil Magistrate. In case the said Jost Zebrisci, declines the 
above Commission, Jabob C. Zebrisci, is hereby authorized to 
raise and command the above party, and to follow the above 
directions. 

WiL Livingston. 

The above Com" to be in force for one month from the date 
hereof. 

Adj*^ to 3 o'clock P. M. 

Met 



no 

Met pursuant to adj' 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor 

M^ Hart M^ Halsey 

M"^ Condict M-" Elmer 

M'' Manning. 

John Earl of Bergen C" having been apprehended as a sus- 
picious person, disaifected to the present Gov^, was called in & 
examined & took the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance, 

John Earle appeared before the Council & took the Oaths of 
abjuration & Allegiance. 

Thomas Welcher of Morris County having lately been with 
the Enemy on Staten Island, was apprehended, and brought 
before the Council, upon his Examination Saith, That he left 
the Enemy with an intent to claim & receive the benefit of the 
Act of free & General Pardon ; and altho' since he came over 
his conduct has been very imprudent, and suspicious, yet de- 
claring that his true design was to come in and deliver him- 
self up, being fully convinced of his Error in going over to the 
Enemy, and that it was his duty & interest to defend his 
country in future, was admitted the benefit of the said Act, by 
taking the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance agreeable to the 
directions of the same, 

Adj''^ till tomorrow Mor"s 9 O'clock. 



Saturday 2 Aug* 1.177 



Met pursuant to adj" 



Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M' Condict M"^ Halsey 

M'^ Hart M"^ Elmer 

M' Manning. 

Cap*" John Banta app'^ before the Council & after examin- 
ing he agreed that he upon his taking the Oaths of Abjuration 
& Allegiance and giving security for his appearance at the 
next Court of General Sessions of the Peace to be holden & 
for the County of Bergen C" the Oaths were tendered accord- 
ingly & he took & subscribed the same, and the said John 
Banta & David Duryee Entered into Recognizance in the sum 
of £300 Each. 

Adj^ till Monday 2 O'clock P. M. 

Monday 



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Monday, Aug* 4, 1,7 77 

Tlie Council met pursuant to Adj*^ 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M^ Elmer M"^ Halsey 

M'' Manning M"' Condict 

John Mehelm 

Agreed that Hyrara Hayward a Wounded Soldier belonging 
to Morris C" Militia, have the sum of £7 10| towards his sub- 
sistence. 

David Bruin who had been Committed here by Captn W"^ 
Chambers, stationed at Porapton, for passing 2 Counterfeit |30 
Bills, made in imitation of the Continental Currency, to Abra- 
ham Manning of Pompton, was called before the Board & 
confessed his passing the Bills, but denied his knowing them 
to be counterfeit ; declaring that they were given to him by 

of New York to purchase An horse ; 
Confessed Also, That he had lately been at Staten Island, Long 
Island & New York, and returned from the Enemy's Lines to 
Bergen County about 3 weeks ago, without any permission or 
passport for either going or returning & declared his willing- 
ness to Inlist on board the Continental Fleet. 

Ordered, That the said David Bruin be committed to the 
Gaol of the C** of Morris, for passing the said Counterfeit 
Bills, & if acquitted on his trial of the charge, that he have 
the benefit of the Act respecting the other Offence, by going 
on board the Continental Navy. 

Whereupon a Wai-rant of Commitment was made out for 
said Bruin. 

Andrew Van Buskirk app*^ before the Board, and confessed 
on Examination, that he had sold provisions to the Enemy 
since he took y* Oaths to the State. 

Ordered That s'* Andrew Van Buskirk be committed to New 
Ark Gaol & a Warrant of Commitment was thereupon made 
out for said Vanbuskirk. 

Adj'' till tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock. 

Tuesday August 5 1.777 
y*^ Council met pursuant to Adj' 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M-^ Condict M-^ Halsey 

M"^ Elmer M"^ Manning 

M"" Mehelm David 



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David Vanbuskirk a prisoner from Bergen C" appeared before 
the Board and on examination declared his innocence & offered 
to take the Oaths to the State, and no evidence nor an}- par- 
ticular charge, ai)pearing Against him, He was discharged after 
taking & subscribing the Oaths as by Law appointed, 

Adj'' till 3 O'clock P. M. 

The Council met, pursuant to Adj' 
Present as before. 

Examined a number of the Bergen prisoners & referred them 
to a further Opportunity. 

Adj'^ till tomorrow Morng 9 O'clock. 

Wednesday, Aug*^ 6*'' 

The Council met, pursuant to Adj', 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M-" Condict M-" Mehelm 

M^ Elmer M"" Halsey 

M'^ Manning 

Ordered that Sam' Wells & his wife be cited to appear 
before the Gov'' & Council of Safety, on Friday next at 10. 
O'clock in the forenoon, & that Jonathan Dunn be subpoenaed 
to give Evidence against M""^ Wells. 

M'^ Yost Zabriska, being called as a Witness against the 
Bergen prisoners, was sworn. 

Derick Banta, John Degroot, Seba Blinkerhoof, Lawrence 
Ackerman, Michael Smith & Cornelius Ab'" Herring, prisoners 
from Bergen C", appeared before the Board, and on Examin- 
ation declared their innocence, and offered to take the Oaths, 
and no Evidence nor any jjarticular charge appearing Against 
them, they were discharged upon taking and subscribing the 
Oaths as by Law appointed. 

Yost Zabriska upon Oath Charged John Deraarest Esq"" 
Lawrence E. Acreman, D'' Ja^ Vanburen, John Zabriska, 
Gabriel Van Norden, John Banta, Casparus Westervelt, Cap. 
Demarest, Cornelius Herring Esq"^, John Debarre, Peter J. 
Herring, John Duryea, David J. Duryea, Peter Bogert, Cor- 
nelius Banta, Simon Simonson, John Powelson, Cornelius 
Bogert, Samuel Lydecker, Jacob Demot, Peter Degroot, 
John Degroot, Garret Van Gieson, & John Buskirk, with 
being disaffected to the Gov' of this State. 

The Council adj^ untill 3 O'clock P. M. Met 



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Met pursuant to Adj* 

Marg^ M'^Lean & Joanna Wood being called to give Evidence 
against William Wright & his wife, was sworn & their 
Evidence Comitted to writing. 

Adj'' till 8 o'clock tomorrow Morning. 



Thursday, Aug* 7 



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The Council Met. 

Present as before. 

D'' James Vanburen, & Henry Kingsland prisoners from 
Bergen C" appeared before the Board & produced such 
Evidence to the Board as induced them to discharge them upon 
their taking the Oaths and entering into recognizance to 
appear at the next General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, to 
be held for the County of Bergen. Peter Zabriska was security 
for Van Buren, & Jn" Zabriska for II. Kingsland. 

Peter Bogert a prisoner from Bergen, upon taking the Oaths, 
by Law app", was discharged, 

]y[is ^\"iiii,fmxs ^yas sworn as a Witness against M'' & M""^ 
Wright but her Evidence not being material was not com- 
mitted to writing. 

Adj'' to 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to adj*. 

Jacob Dey a prisoner from Bergen, was discharged upon 
taken & subscribing the Oaths a]»point.ed by Law. 

M" Hannah Wright wife of William Wright was brought 
before the Board, and charged on the Oaths of Margaret 
McClean & Joanna Wood, of an Offence Against the third sec- 
tion of An Act, Entitled An Act to punish Traitors & dis- 
affected persons. 

Ordered that Hannah Wright be committed to the Gaol of 
New Ark ; Whereupon a Warrant of Commitment was made 
out accordingly. 

Mesheck Walker was brought V>efore the Board, and charged 
upon his own Confession of High Treason. 

Ordered That the said Mesheck Walker be committed to 
the Gaol at New Ark, Whereupon a Warrant of Commitment 
was made out accordingly. 

Whereas The Board has rec'' information that John Troop, 
Peter Saunders, & James Moody, are recruiting for the Enemy 
within this State. 

Ordered That C'^' John Munson & do forthwith 

apprehend & bring before the Governor & Council of Safety, 
the said John Troop, Peter Saunders & James Moody. 

Adj'^ to 8 O'clock tomorrow Morning, The 

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Tlu' (^)unc'il met pursuiint to Adj'. 

Present. 

Ilis Excellency the Governor. 

M"' Elmer M-" Manninof 

M"- Condict M^ Mehelm" 

M"- Ilalsey. 

The Offices of Lieut C"' & first & Second Majors of the first 
regiment of P'oot jVIilitia in the C" of Essex, commanded by 
Co' Potter, being vacant, the following Gentlemen were ap- 
pointed to said Offices, vizt JMoses Jaques for Lieut Go', Jacob 
Crane first Major, & Ezekiel Woodrufi:' J'' 2'"' Major. 

Ordered that G(jmmissions be made out Accordinglv. 

Adj^ till 3 O'clock P. i\r. 

The Council met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present as before. 

Henry Shight from Sussex, having produced a certificate of 
liis having taken the Oaths & entered into Recognizance with 
Rich'' Johnson for his security to appear at the "next Gen' Q'' 
Sessions, of the Peace for the C" aforesaid, and in the mean- 
time to be of Good behaviour. 

Also John Zabriska & Arent Schuyler, prisoners from Ber- 
gen, took the Oaths to the State, and Entered into Recogni- 
zance for their api)earance at the next Court of Gen' Q'' Ses- 
sions, of the Peace for the C" of Bergen. 

John Demarest appeared before the Board & entered into 
recognizance with Peter Zabriska, his surety in the sum of 
£300, to appear at the next Court of General Q' Sessions of the 
Peace to be held for the C" of Essex, at New Ark, and in the 
meantime to keep the peace & be of Good behavioui-. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morng 8 O'clock, 

The Council met pursuant to adj" 

Present 
His Excellency the Gov'" 
M"^ Elmer M'^ Manning 

M"- Mehelm M"" Halsey 

The meml)ers met, were informed by a letter froni M' Con- 
dict, that he is thro indisposition prevented attending, & there 
not being a Sufficient number to proceed on business, the 
members adjourned till Monday at 3 O'clock P. M. 

Monday, 



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Monday, Aug' 11"' 

Met pursuant to adj' 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"^ Elmer M"" Manning 

M^ Halsey M"- Mehelm 

There not being a sufficient Number to proceed on business 
& a member being wrote for, who is not expected before Wed- 
nesday, Adj'' until Wednesday Morng 9 O'clock. 

Wednesday Morng, the Council Met pursuant to adj'. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M'' Elmer M'^ Mehelm 

M^ Hart. M"" Manning 

M-^ Halsey 

M"^ Reuben Randle, being apj^rehended & sent to the Coun- 
cil, by Major Sealy, on suspicion of Carrying on a Correspond- 
ence with the Enemy, & no Evidence of such appearing he was 
discharged on taking y'' Oaths. 

Adjd tills O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to adj*^ 

Present as before, 

Lieut John Troop of the 3'''' Battalion of New Jersey Vol- 
unteers, in the Enemy's service, having been apprehended by 
order of the Governor & Council as a Spy or recruiting for the 
Enemy was brought before the Council & Examined, 

Ordered that the said Lieut John Troop, With his examina- 
tion, be sent to Gen' Washington. 

Ordered That Henry Shoope & Peter Saunders, suspected as 
Spies from the Enemy, taken with Lieut Troop, be remanded 
to prison in order to determine whether they will take their 
trial or go on l>oard the Navy of the United States. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 8 O'clock, 

The Council met pursuant to adj' w 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"" Condict M'- Mehelm 

M"" Elmer M^ Halsey 

M^ iNLinning M^ Hart 

Silas 



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Silas Drake appeared before the Board purf^iiant to citation, 
and took & subscribed tlie Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance 
as by Law appointed, 

Benj'" Tuttle & John Abel prisoners taken near Elizabeth- 
town, belonging to Co' Buskirk's Regiment was brought 
before the Board and Examined. 

Ordered, That the said Benj" Tuttle & John Abel be re- 
manded back to prison to determine Avhether they will take 
their trial or go on board the Navy of the United States. 

Adj^ till 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to adj' 

Present as before, 

Cornelius Herring, John Debarre, John Duryea, Samuel 
Leydecker, & James Campbell, prisoners from Bergen, were 
brought before the Board & upon examination declared their 
innocence & oftered to take the Oaths to the State, & no Evi- 
dence of Guilt ap]icaring Against them they were discharged 
upon taking & subscribing the Oaths of Abjuration & Alle- 
giance as by Law appointed. 

Casj)arus Westervelt, one of the Bergen prisoners was dis- 
charged upon taking the Oaths & entering into recognizance 
with security to appear at the next Court of Gen' Q'" Sessions 
of Peace for the C° of Bergen, and to be in the Meantime of 
Good behaviour. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock. 

Friday August y*^ 15*'' 
The Council met. 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M-- Condict M' Hart 

M^ Elmer M"^ Mehelm 

M"^ Manning M-- Halsey. 

Cornelius Banta a prisoner from Bergen, was brought before 
the Council & examined & upon his entering into recogiiizance 
with Simon Simonson security to apiicar at the next Court of 
Gen' Q^ Sessions of the Peace & taking & subscribing the 
Oaths, was discharged. 

David J. Duryea, Simon Simonson, Jacob Demot & Peter 
Perry, prisoners from Bergen, were discharged upon taking & 
subscribing the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law 
appointed. 

Adjourned to 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met 



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Met pursuant to adj^ 

Present as before. 

The board being informed that Walter Rutherford & Ja^ 
Parker, of Hunterdon, who refused to take the Oaths when 
cited before the Gov'' & Council of Safety for that purpose, 
and were bound in Recognizance to Appear at the last Court 
of Gen' QT Sessions of the peace to be held at Trenton, have 
also refused to take y*^ s"' Oaths before the s'' Court. 

Ordered that the said Walter Rutherford & James Parker, 
be brought forthwith before y'' Governor & Council as persons 
disafected to this State. 

Garret Demarest, Cornelius Bogert, John Powlison, Peter J. 
Herring, John Vanbuskirk, Gabriel Van Norden, Abraham 
Vanguson, Garret Vanguson, prisoners from Bergen were 
brought before the Board & examined ; 

Ordered That the said Garret Demarest, Cornelius Bogert, 
John Powlison, Peter J. Herring, John Vanbuskirk, Gabriel 
Van Norden, Abraham Vangieson, & Garret Vangieson, be 
confined as disaflTected persons to the State, until an Equal 
number of our subjects, captivated by the Enemy, in that 
County be released, or until further order be taken therein. 

Adj'' till 8 O'clock tomorrow Morning. 

August 16"' 1.777. 
Met pursuant to adj*^ 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"^ Manning M-^ Elmer 

M'^ Hart M"^ Halsey 

M'" Condict 

M"^ Camp appeared & took his seat. 

John Bray appeared before the Board & being duly sworn 
his deposition was taken in writing & filed. 

Ordered that Benjamin Pound, Cornelius Boice, Daniel Ran- 
gan, Leonard Boice, & George Boice, be cited to appear before 
the Council on Tuesday next ; — All of Middlesex ; — 

Agreed That Ebenezer Bishop, Jacob Rowland, David Jer- 
yard, also be cited to appear before the Council on Tuesday 
next, & that Ichabod Bunn, Thomas Bloomfield, S"", & Samuel 
Freeman, be cited as Evidence &c. Also Samuel Heard, 
Michael Long, John Kinsey, & Samuel Insley, be cited as Evi- 
dence ; all of Middlesex County. 

James Smith app'' before the Board & took & subscribed the 

Oaths 



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Oaths of Aljjuration & Allegiance, & gave in Evidence against 
James Stevens Avhich was committed to writing & filed. 

Ordered that M' Camp pay Col Morgon tlie sum of £26 - IS - 3 
for apprehending & securing John Troop & others. 

Agreed, That John Munson be appointed Co', Robert Gaston 
Lieut Co', Sam' Sayers l'^' Major & John Start 2'"' Major of the 
Western Battalion in Morris County. 

Ab'" Vanguson a prisoner Confined in the Common Gaol of 
Morris, was brought before the Board, & confessed he had 
been 3 times into the P]nemies Lines in New York. 

Ordered, That the said Ab"^ Vangusen be confined in Morris- 
town, in order to exchange for some one of the Good people of 
this State now confined in New York. 

Edward Barnfield appeared before the Board and took & 
subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance. 

Adj'i till 3 o'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to adj'*. 

Present 

The Governor. 

M' Halsey M^ Hart 

M^ Camp, M-" Elmer 

M' Condict 

Ab'" Campfield app'' before the Board, and took & sub- 
scribed the C)aths of Al)juration & Allegiance. 

Agreed That Lieut, Jedadiah Mills, take John Stewart & 
bring him before the Board on suspicion of being disaftected to 
the present Gov* & that Noadiah Crammer be cited to api)ear 
next Monday to give Evidence against s'^ Stewart. 

Adj'' to Monday Morning 9 O'clock, 

Aug* 18. LV77 

Met jtursuant to adj*. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M"- Hart " M"- Condict 

M' Elmer jNP Llalsey 

Pursuant to an order of Saturday hist, Gabriel Vanorden, 
Cornelius Bogert, Garret Demarest, John Vanbuskirk, Garret 
Vangieson, John Pawlison & Peter J. Harring appeared before 

the 



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the Board & executed their Bond, to his Excellency the Gov- 
ernor in the sum of £5.000 dated 18 Aug' l.VVV conditioned 
lor them tfe each of them to be & remain at the late dwelling 
liouse of Nicholas Houghman, in JMorristown or within one 
Mile thereof, and not to depart the limits above, without the 
Leave of the Council of Safety. & the Bond delivered to M"" 
Condict to keep. 

Adj'd till 3 O'clock in the afternoon. 

Met pursuant to adj^ 

Present as before. 

Agreable to citation, Noadiah Ci-ammer appeared before 
Council & gave Evidence against John Stewart, the same was 
taken in writing. . 

Sundry prisoners desiring to come before the Council, were 
admitted and heard, Also several of their parents were heard 
in behalf of & relative to the peculiar circumstances of their 
unhappy oftspring. 

The number of members being insufficient to make a board 
no determination could be had. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 8 o'clock. 

Tuesday 19 Aug' 1.777 
Met pursuant to adj' 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M-" Elmer M"^ Hart 

M'- Halsey M"" Condict 

There not being a sufficient number to make a board, Adj'' 
till 3 o'clock in the afternoon. 

Met pursuant to adj'. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M' Elmer M' Hart 

M"^ Condict, M^ Mehelm. 

M"- Halsey. 

Tho^ Bloomfield, Ebenezer Bishop, & Sam' P'reeraan, cited 
to give Evidence {^gainst Benjamin Pound & others, was Ex- 
amined but their Evidence not being material, it was not com- 
mitted to writing. 

Egbert Saunderson a prisoner from Essex, appeared before 

the 



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the Board & no particular charge nor any Evidence appearing 
ao-ainst him, lie was discharged upon taking & subscribing 
the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law appointed. 
Adj"^ till tomorrow Morng 9 O'clock. 

Wednesday August 20'*' 

The Council met pursuant to adj' 

Present as before. 

Ab"' Vanguson app'' before the Board, and gave bond with 
two securities for the sum of £500 penalty for his continuing 
within one mile oC the Court House in Morristown, until dis- 
charged by the Gov' from his confinement. 

N B y'' Bond is committed to y*" care of M'' Condict 

Cornelius Vanguson & Isaac Vanguson persons from Essex, 
taken by Co' Morgan, was brought before the Board, and 
upon taking & subscribing the Oaths by Law Appointed were 
discharged. 

David Brown, John Abell, Benjamin Tuttle, Henry Sharpe 
& Peter Saunders, prisoners to whose consideration it was re- 
ferred, whether they would Enlist on board the Navy of the 
United States, or take a trial at Law for their offences, were 
brought before the Board & declared their Willingness to 
Enlist & did accordingly Enlist on board the Navy af*'', upon 
which the Board ordered them to be sent to Philadelphia under 
a Guard, to be put on board any of the vessels of war belong- 
ing to the United States which they may chuse. 

John Stager & Aaron Clawson prisoners from Essex, were 
brought before the board & discharged upon their taking & 
subscribing the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance as by Law 
appointed. 

Adj'* till 3 O'clock P.M. 

Met pursuant to adj' 

Present, 
His Excellency the Gov'' 
M-^ Condict M"' Mehelm 

M^ Hart M^ Elmer 

M"^ Halsey. 

The above mentioned prisoners who were permitted to go 
on board some of the vessels of war, belonging to the United 
States, signed an Enlistment in the Words following, viz. 

Morristown 



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Morristown Aug' 20 1.777 

We the subscribers do hereby severally promise & agree to 
and with His Excellency Governor Livingston, to enter our- 
selves as Mariners on board of some vessel of War belono-ino: 
to the United States of Ameru^a, on our arrival at Phil-', to 
serve dui'ing the present War, reserving to ourselves the privi- 
lege of Election as to the particular vessel, and considering 
ourselves as Enlisted in the service of the United States from 
the day of the date hereof, with the reservation af*"''; 

Witness our hands the day & year above written 

David Brown 
Hexry Shupe 
Witness Peter Saundersox 

John Mehelm. Benjamin Tuttle 

John Abell. 

A true copy of the Enlistment. 

Leonard Boice, & Daniel Runyan, pursuant to a citation, 
appeared before the Board and took & subscribed the Oaths of 
Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law Ap))ointed. 

Walter Rutherford & James Parker Esq'*' appeared before 
the Council, pursuant to citation, & after being examined it 
was resolved, that the said Walter Rutherford & Ja^ Parker 
Esq''* be confined as persons disaffected to this State, until an 
Equal number of our subjects captivated by the Enemy be re- 
leased, or other order be taken therein. 

Adj'^ till S O'clock tomorrow Morning. 

Thursday, August y'= 2V\ 

The Council Met, pursuant to adjournment. 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M' Elmer M' Hart 

M'- Halsey M^ Mehelm 

M' Condict M'^ Camp appeared & took 

his seat. 

Resolved, This His Excellency do draw upon the Treasurer 
of this State, in favour of M'' John Hart, for the sum of £200 
being the remainder due of the sum of £1.000 made subject of 
draught of the Governor, by advice of the Council of Safety, 
by an Act of the Council & Assembly of this State, Entitled 
an Act for investing The Governor & A Council consisting of 
twelve, with certain powers therein mentioned. 

Adj"^ to 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met 
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Met pursuant to Adj' 

Present as before. 

Agreed That Caj)'" Ab'" Harriiig be directed & authorized 
to enlist a Company of 36 men, and to choose one other com- 
missioned Officer, to serve as Volunteers of the Militia of the 
C" of Bergen, to be employed for 3 mo% unless sooner dis- 
charged, as a Gard for the North & East frontier parts of said 
Co. & that the said Cap'" be authorized to purchase provisions 
for the said ]>arty when on actual service, or to appoint some 
proper pei'soii to purcliase the same, & transmit proper accounts 
thereof to the Legislature, or in their Recess to the Council of 
Safety, & that M"" Camp do furnish Co' Tennis Dey with £3.'). 
Cash to purchase Ammunition for said party & that the s*' 
Cap'" do account for the expenditure of sucii ammunition when 
the said service is over. 

Whereas the C"^ of Militia commanded by Sara' Pinson, has 
for sometime past done duty in the Xorth Battalion of the 
Regiment whereof Philip Van Courtlandt Esq'' is Colonel, 
which considering that a chief part of them reside in the 
Southern District has proved greatly inconvenient to the 
men. 

Resolved That the said C"^' be for the future Joined to & do 
duty in the South Battalion of the said Regiment. 

Walter Rutherford & Ja^ Parker Esq' appeared Ijefore the 
Board & executed a Bond £2.000, conditioned to remain at the 
Court house in Morris County, or within one mile thereof, until 
further order be taken therein ; & the Bond committed to M' 
Condict. 

The deposition of W"' Burnet .Tun' was presented to the 
Board, setting forth That the Hon''''^' Peter Kemble Esq'' had 
granted protection under Gen' Howe's })roclamation. Ordered 
that the said Peter Kemble Esq"" be cited to ajipear before the 
Board tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock. 

Adj'' till tomorrow Morning 8 O'clock. 

The Council met, pursuant to Adj'. 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor 

M' Elmer M'^ Hart 

M'' Condict M'' Mehelm 

M"^ Halsey 

Agreed, That the Governor direct !Major Benoni Hathaway, to 
deliver the Field pieces & appurtenances, and also the powder 

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you are to receive for the public use, to the Commanding 
Officer of the Militia Stationed along the frontiers near Staten 
Island, or to his order, taking his receipt or the receipt of the 
person by him authorized to receive it. 

His Excellency was pleased to sign the foll^ Certificates. 

To Benjamin Halsey Esq% for the sum of £12, with £3. 12| 
paid him in June last, 26 days attendance in Council. 

To John Mehelm for the sum of £23. 8| for thirty nine days 
attendance in the Council of Safety. 

The Council of Safety rec'' a fine of Justice Halsey, of £6. 
for which they are accountable to the Treas"", the same being a 
fine s'' Justice received of Sam' Wells of Morris County. 

M'' Kimble having been cited to appear before the Board, in- 
formed the Gov'" by a letter, that he was, thro' indisposition, of 
Body, unable to attend. 

Ordered, that Justice Halsey calling to his assistance another 
of the Magistrates of the C" of Morris, do wait upon the s'* 
Peter Kimble and take his recognizance to appear at the next 
Court of Gen' Q'^ Sessions of the Peace, to be held for s'^ 
County & in the meantime to be of good behaviour. 

Ordered, That the Speaker pay John Martin $9.00 for 18 
days attendance on the Council as DoorKeeper. 

Benjamin Hatfield being brought before the Board, on a 
charge of trading with the Enemy, Confessed the fact, & 
made his Election to go on board the Navy of the United 
States. 

Ordered, That M"' Hart pay Alex''"" Carmichael £9. 11[. for 
sundry services performed by order of the Council. 

Ordered, That M'' Elmer pay Fred'' King £3 15| forfivedays 
riding Express for the Governor & Council. 

Adj'' to Tuesday next to meet at Princetown. 

Princetown, Aug' 26^'' 1.777 

The Council met, pursuant to adj' 

Present. 
His Exdellency the Gov'" 
M^ Elmer M' Hart 

M"^ Manning. 

There not being a sufficient number of members to proceed 
to business, adj'' till tomorrow Morng 9. O'clock. 

Wednesday, 



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Wednesday, Augt 27"' 1. 



jMt't pursiuuit to adj' 



Present, 

His Excellency the Governor 

jVI'' Elmer jM' Combs 

jVf Hart IVP Scudder 

M'' Manning 

Ordered tlic wives & children (under age) of John Hearn, 
Ellis Barron, W'" Smith, Isaac Freeman, and Sam' ]\Ioores, late 
inhabitants of the Township of Woodbridge, hut now with the 
Enemy, be immediately apprehended, & sent over to Staten 
Island; & that Co' Fred'' Frelinghuysen be directed to carry 
this order into execution. 

A number of letters reC^ from Co' Fred'' Frelinghuysen, 
were by his Excellency laid before the Board, and read, & 
his Excellency was requested to answer. 

It appearing that the C" of Hunterdon is entirely delinquent 
in furnishing their Quota of the detachment of Militia ordered 
out under C"' Frelinghuysen, His Excellency was desired to 
issue immediate orders, to the several Colonels belonging to s** 
County, forthwith to furnish & send off their respective Quotas 
of s*^' detachment. 

Adj" till 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to Adj* 

Present, as before. 

His Excellency having occasion to call a privy Council, the 
business of which will probably take up a priiu-ipal part of the 
afternoon, 

Adj'd till tomorrow Morning 8 O'clock. 

Thursday, Aug' 28"> 1.777 

Met pursuant to x\dj' 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor 

M'' Hart ' * W Combs 

M'' Manning M' Elmer 

There not being a sufficient number of menil)ers to make a 
l)oard, Enos Kelsey Esq' one of the Justices of the Peace for 
the C" of Somerset, was called in & took liis seat in Council. 

Thomas Flemming Employed as Doorkeeper at 5j" p day. 

Gen' 



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Gen^ Sullivan carae in & laid before the Board sundry 
papers, found with the prisoners lately taken on Staten Island, 

James Hetfield of Elizabethtown, who had been taken up as 
a suspicious person, was brought before the Board & being ex- 
amined. Ordered, that he be continued under guard, until 
further orders from the Governor & Council of Safety, 

Ordered, That JVP Hart pay Lieu^ George Allen, the sum of 
£4. 17. 6, it being the expenses of bringing nine prisoners from 
Elizabeth Town to princetown, by order of Co' Freilinghousn, 

Jacob Hetfield was brought before the Board as a person 
disaffected to the present Gov', & being examined, ordered 
that he be discharged on his taking the Oaths of Abjui-ation & 
Allegiance as by Law directed, with which he complied. 

Ben]'" Barlon, son of Co' Joseph Barlon, taken up & sent 
under Guard by Gen' Sullivan, was brought before Council; 
It is said that the said Barlon is appointed a Capt" in the 
British Army; Ordered, That he be continued under Guard, 
until further P^nquiry can be had therein; 

Adj'' to 3 O'clock in the afternoon; 

Council met pursuant to adjournment; 

Present as before. 

James Wells and Richard Churchward, late of Raritan 
landing, having been apprehended as Disaffected & Dangerous 
persons, were brought before the Board & upon Examination, 
acknowledged that they had been in New York with the 
Enemy, but said that they obliged them so to do, at the time 
when the British troops left Brunswick. No proof appearing 
against them contradictory to their own confession. Ordered 
that the said Jas Wells & Richard ChurchAvard be discharged 
upon their taking the Oaths of Abjuration tfc Allegiance as by 
Law directed, which they 4id accordingly. 

Jonathan Clawson late of Piscataway, was brought before 
the ]]oard as a disaffected person, who, being examined, said 
that some time last winter, being threatened & frightened by 
the provincials to such a degree to be in fear of liis life, he fled 
into Brunswick for safety, and being there taken sick, he con- 
tinued till about 3 weeks after the British troops left Jersey, 
and then ret'' home & was soon taken up, by Col Dunn, and 
Sent under guard to Elizabeth town. 

Cornelius Clowson brought before the Board in like manner, 
and upon examination, appeared to be in nearly the same cir- 
cumstances, having being voluntarily within the enemies lines, 
for a considerable time, & his general character being dis- 
affected to the present Government; 

Ordered 



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< )i-(lc'iV(l 'I'lmt tilt' said .lonatliaii it (\)nu'rms Clawson liavc 
il in their Kk'ctiou to enlist on hoard some of tlie \cssels of 
war hi'loiMjjing to the I'nited States of America, or he eoniined 
it taUi'tlieir trial a<;real»le to the liaw oi' tliis Stale. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morii*^ 8 O'clock. 

Friday, Aui;' •_'<.»"' 1.7V 7 

]Met pursuant to Adj' 

.lohn liynile, Jacob l^ong & James ISIedder, late of the ('" 
of Noi'thamptoii, in l*eimsylvania, liaxing heen a|)]trehended 
upon Schooley's IMount.ain, in New Jersey, and many stis|iicious 
Circumstances attending their Conduct, were brought bel'ori' 
the Board & being examined, declared their willingiu'ss to 
enter into the Service of tlic United States, and ]»roinising to 
enlist with an Officer present, were discliarged. 

Michael Breiu who was taken up, at tlie same time and place, 
with tlie above last named, being brought before tlie (%»uneil 
& examined, also agreed to Kniist in the ('ontinental Army, 
was tlu'reupon dischargcMl. 

.lames Compton of Haskingridge having been apprehended 
as a disaffected person, was bi-ought before the iioard, upon his 
examination confessed that he bi'ing frightened from home 
went over to Stateii Island, In May hist, & after continuing 
there about two months, returned home; He also a(d<nowl- 
edged to have been at the takeing of (^eii' Lee, but says tlu; 
British Ijight horstiinen forced him to go with them for th.it 
purpose, threatening to kill him on refusal. 

Also .lames Worth of the same place with the s'' Compton, 
having been apprehended on like suspicion, was brought before 
the Board & upon examination, by his own Confession, found 
guilty of going voluntarily into the Enemies' lines, upon Stat.en 
Island, and after some considerable stay on tlu; said Island, 
retui'ned to this State, gives no better reason for this his con- 
duct, than tilt! gratifying his (^iriosity. 

Benjamin Worth brought in us the two foregoing, and ap- 
pearing in the same predicanuiiit as the others, 'I he Board 
considered their case, & agreed to giv(> Each of the three 
lib(!rty of Entering on board the vessels of War of the Tiiited 
States of America, or take a trial for their lives agreably to 
Law, Which being made known to the prisoners they desire 
time until tomorrow, to make their choice, which is granttul by 
Couu(;il, and the prisoners remanded back to the (iuanl lioom. 

B(!njaiiMii Barton of Sussex County, (said to be apj)ointed a 
Cap'" in the British Service) again brought before the lioard 

& 



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X ii|Miii cx.'iiiiiii.'it ion, utterly (Iciiics liis dwii kiiuwlrdtijc ol ;iiiy 
Hilcli Mppoiiit iiiciil, or lli.'il lie Ikis •xcr .-ichd iiiiiiiical lo 
Amcricnii lihrit y. 
A.IJ' till :t r.'M. 

Mi'l |mrsii;viit !<• :i<lj' 

I'rcHciil ."IS Itfl'orc A (':i|i'" Sciiddrr 

lii>iij:uiiiii r>;irluii (dok 1 he ( ):it.li of Ahjiu :it ion A Allci^i.'iiifc 
A-. filtered into Uoiid willi Kicluii-d MdsjiJ of ( )r;iii<j;<' ( '", in the 
Sinle of New .Iciscy, A^ irK-li:ird I^Mh.-iI tlu' If' ol' Siissrv, lo re 
main ill his house or within two iiiih's of it,, till leave oli 
taiiied to the Contrary ; and also into i-eeooni/,aiiee to appear 
ilt/ the next, ('iiiiil, (»r ()yer A- 'reniiiiK-r to Ite hehl (or the 
( '" of Sussex. 

Michael IjoH'y was hroiinhl helore the l>oard A. ICxaniiiied ; 
when il appeared (hat lie had lately taken A' siil»serilie<| the 
OatJiH t,o the Sl-at<! before [\\o (Jovernor Si, Coiineil ••!' Salety ; 
W'herelore as no l*!videnee appeared <•!' any snl»se(pient, ill eon- 
duet. Ik* was ordered to he disehar<j;ed. 

lieiijamin 'rownsheiid A l^evi 'I'ownshend, were nevt, 
hrou;^'li(. helore the I'xiai'd, and alter exaniinatioii remanded to 
tJie ( iiiiard I louse. 

VVilliain C^iiail a. prisoner ('(Minerly lieloii^inL; to the .'».'>"' 
Ive^' was (U'dered to Ix- sent to tJie hoard o( \\'ar. 

Adj'' (ill tonntrrow Morng H O'clock. 



Saturday Aug(, .to' 



l\Iet pursuant, to adj' 



rr<'sent,. 
Mis Mxcelleney the (Jovernor | 

M' Hart, M' Kelsey 

I\l' IManniiiM- M' Seudd'er 

l\l' ( loinltes 

('onieliiis (!lavvson, dames ('uinpt.on, l>en):iniiii W'lulh, A', 
.loiiathan (Hawsoii, aj^aiii ap|)eariii>4 heldre the Hoard A, 
choosiiifj; to take ii trial by their ('ountry, were ordered into 
(■<Mirni(>inen(, for thjii purpose and Mittimus wer(; made onl, 
Ji^ainst, them, directed to tlu' Sherill' o(" Morris County, 

M' Ilenry VVaddel app<'ared helore the i'loard, pursuant, to 
i'itation, and havin^^ taken the Oaths of Ahjiira(,ion A'. Alle- 
;j;iance as' direct. ed l»y Law were thereupon disehaiL^eil. 

M' .Joseph |je<uiard, appeared in like manner, and upon (ak- 
in;^ A' s>ihs(uil»inii,' the s'' ()atlis was also <liseliar!4ed. 

Adj'i to :{ 0'<do(d< P.M. JMcl 



128 

Met pursuant to aclj*. 

Present as before, 

Mess James Grover & Tlio'^ Ttionison, ajipearing before tlie 
Board pursuant to citation, took & subscribed the Oaths to the 
State as prescribed l)y T^aAV, & were discharged. 

Mittimus was ordered to issue against James Mettield, di- 
rected to the Sheriff' of Morris County. 

Benjamin Townsliend & Levi '^Pownshend were onh'i-ed un- 
der Guard to Fhihidelphia, there to lie delivei-ed to tlie Man of 
War. 

James Musher & Jolin ^Martin Sreider were l)rought before 
the Board, who took & subscribed the Oaths to the State & 
were thereujton discharged. 

Haddonfield, Sept 5. 1777 

His Excellency called a Council of Safety. 

Present. 
His PLxcellenoy the Governor , 

M' Condict " M' Manning 

M^ Dick. IVI'- Mehelm 

M"^ Camp. 

Ezekiel Beech formerly an inhabitant of Morris County, who 
joined the Enemy on Staten Island, last January, & was taken 
prisoner, there by Gen' Sullivan, and deli\ered to this Board ; 
was examined, and confessed himself a subject of the King of 
Great Britain, & acknowledged that he had gone to the Enemy 
last January. 

Orderec\ That the said Ezekiel ]3eech, be committed to the 
Common Gaol of the County of Morris for High Treason on 
his own Confession. 

Ordered That the Wives of William Lucy and Chevalier 
Joint and also Betsy Longworth, Charity Longworth, Eliz- 
abeth Van Gieson, Elea White, Mary Billington, 



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Silas Condict 
W"' Paters(Mi 
Nath' Hcudder, 
Tho** Elmer 
John Hart 
Benj'" Manning 
Peter Tallman, 



John Mehelm 
Caleb Camp, 
Jacob Drake, 
Jon" Bowen, 
John Combs, 
John Buck, 
W" P. Smith 



Frederick Frelinghuysen, 
Edward Fleming. 



Haddonfield, 22 Sepf 1.V77 

Pursuant to the power & Authority given in & by an Act 
of the Council & General Assembly of the State of New 
Jersey, entitled " An Act for Constituting a Council of Safety " 
the Council of Safety met. 

Present. 
His Excellency W'" Livingston Esq"" 
M"" Condict M"" Manning 

M'' Paterson M' Drake 

M^ Hart M-^ Buck 

M"" Camp, M"" Combs. 

His Excellency was pleased to lay before the Board a letter 
from M" Catherine Rutherford, setting forth her situation & 
that of her son & daughter, who are indisposed; and 
requesting that M' Rutherford her husband may be released 
from confinement, or that he may be confined on his own 
farm. 

Agreed That M"" Rutherford be permitted to go home, 
and remain there for ten days, at the expiration of which 
he must return to his present place of confinement in Morris- 
town. 

Thomas Hooton of the Coxanty of Gloucester, was ordered 
before the Board, and took & subscribed the Oaths of Ab- 
juration & Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

Ordered that Subpoenas be issued to cite Robert Matox, 
Henry Thom, George Marpoll, Zechai'iah Royell & John Bis- 
ben, to appear before the Board to bear testimony against 
Northrop Marpoll. 

The Board adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 o'clock. 

Tuesday, 



Met pursuant to adj*. 



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Tuesday, 23 Sept' 1.777 



Present. 
His Excellency the Governor 
M'' Condict M'' Manning 

M-" Paterson M' Buck 

M"^ Camp 

His Excellency was pleased to inform the Board that the In- 
surgents & disaffected persons in Hunterdon, Sussex &c, are 
confined in tlie Common Gaol at Burlington, and that there are 
six men only to perform Guard-duty over the said Insurgents. 

The Board having taken the same under consideration, ad- 
vised his Excellency to issue orders to the Officer of the Guard 
at this place, commanding him to detach a party of 15 Men, 
(inclusive of a Sergeant to command them) fi-om the said 
Guard and that the said party repair immediately to Burling- 
ton, to do Guard-duty over the pi-isoners af'"^. 

Ordered That the same party take under Guard to Burling- 
ton, Ezekiel Beech and Northrup Marpoll, & that they be com- 
mitted to close custody in the Gaol of that place. 

The Board being informed that Charles Suydam, was at the 
door & desired to appear before the Council ; ordered that he 
be admitted. 

M"" Suydam laid before the Board a Copy of a Parole, signed 
by Daniel Bray, Cha' Suydam, William Horn & W" Flatt, 
Citizens of this State, who were taken off by the Enemy at the 
time they left this State, purporting, that the above-named 
persons were permitted to pass into Jersey, and to solicit an 
exchange for Silas Alward, Arch'' Alward, Jo^ Alward, & 
Jacob Goodwin, now in confinement in Sussex. 

The Board having taken the same under consideration, 
Agreed That Daniel Bray, Cha'' Suydam, W" Horn & W™ 
Flatt, being in the Civil line, & Silas Alward, Arch'' Alward & 
Jo'^ Alward being in the Military line, cannot be considered as 
objects of mutual Exchange ; The l^oard are willing to oliserve 
& act conformably to the established rule of Exchange, viz 
Citizen for Citizen & Soldier for Soldier. They will therefore 
give an equal number of Citizens (of whom they count Jacob 
Goodwin one) for the j>ersons first above named ; & they will 
exchange the 3 Alwards for any 3 persons belonging to Jersey, 
who have been taken in Arms ; 'The Board consent to Exchange 
Jacob Goodwin for Charles Suydam. 

Burlington 



Thursday 

The Council iBet 



135 

Burlington 25 Septr 1.111 



Present, 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"^ Paterson M' Mehelm 

M-" Hart M' Tallman 

M' Camp, M^ Drake, 

James Craig of Hunterdon confined in the Gaol of Burling- 
ton was ordered before the Board, and being examined & his 
examination reduced into writing, he was ordered to withdraw. 

Joseph Cox of Hunterdon confined in the Gaol of Burling- 
ton, was ordered before the Board, & being examined, and his 
examination reduced to writing, he was ordered back to prison. 

Elisha Bird of Hunterdon, confined in the Gaol of Burling- 
ton, was ordered before the Board, and being examined, and 
his examination reduced to writing, he was remanded. 

Ziba Osmun of Hunterdon confined in the Gaol of Burling- 
ton, was ordered before the Board, and being examined & his 
examination reduced to writing was remanded to Gaol. 

George Myers of Hunterdon, confined in the Gaol of Bur- 
lington was ordered before the Board, and being examined & 
his examination reduced to writing, was ordered back to prison. 

Imlay Drake of Hunterdon, confined in the Gaol of Burling- 
ton was ordered before the Board, and being examined & his 
examination reduced to writing, was remanded. 

W'" Craig of Hunterdon confined in the Gaol of Burlington, 
was ordered before the Board, & his examination reduced to 
writing, was remanded, 

Lewis Kinney of Hunterdon, confined in the Gaol of Bur- 
lington, was ordered before the Board, and being examined & 
his examination reduced to writing, was remanded to prison. 

John Little of Hunterdon, confined in the Gaol of Burling- 
ton, was ordered before the Board, and being examined, and 
his Examination reduced to writing, was remanded to Prison. 

Peter Hiller of Hunterdon confined in the Gaol of Burling- 
ton, was ordered before the Board, and, being examined, 
and his examination reduced to writing, was remanded to 
prison. 

John Alias of Hunterdon, confined in the Gaol of Burling- 
ton, was ordered before the Board, and being examined, was 
remanded to Prison. 



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W'" Brady of Sussex, confined in the Gaol of Burlington, 
was ordered before the Board, and being examined was re- 
manded to Prison. 

Joseph Smitli of Hunterdon confined in the Gaol of Burling- 
ton, was ordered before the Board, and being examined was 
remanded to Piison. 

Adj*^ till tomorrow 8 O'clock A. M. 

Friday 26''' Septr 1111 
Present as before, 

James Craig was again ordered before the Board, & took & 
subscribed the Oaths prescribed by Law, & was thereupon 
discharged. 

Joseph Cox & Elisha Bird were again brought before the 
Board, and having severally took & subscribed the Oaths as 
by Law appointed, were dismissed. 

Ziba Osmun, George Myers, Imlay Drake, W"^ Craig Lewis 
Kinney, John Little, and John Hiller, being again called before 
the Board, severally took & subscribed the Oaths as by Law 
appointed, and were thereupon dismissed. 

The abovenamed persons entered into obligation for the pay- 
ment of £50., which the Board deemed to be the amount of 
the Costs & Charges, in taking them up, & conducting them 
to this place, and keeping them under Guard. 

Ordered, That warrants be issued to bring William Smith, 
Daniel Ellis, Samuel Bullus, John Carty, Thompson Neal, John 
Neal, Royland Ellis, and Sam' Ellis, all of the City of Burling- 
ton and persons suspected to be dangerous &c to the present 
Gov', before the Board in order, that the Oaths of Abjuration 
& Allegiance may be tendered & administered to them. 

Daniel Ellis, being brought before the Board, by virtue of a 
warrant, and the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance being 
tendered to him pursuant to Law, he refused to take them; and 
the Council deeming him too dangerous to the State to be 
suffered to go at Large, upon giving security for his appearance 
at the next Session of the Peace, &c. Ordered, That he be com- 
mitted to close custody, in the Gaol of Sussex, until the next 
General session of the Peace for the County of Burlington. 

Samuel Bullus being brought before the Board, by virtue of 
a warrant, and the Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance being 
tendered to him pursuant to Law, he refused to take them; 
and the Council deeming him too dangerous to the State to be 
suffered to go at Large upon giving security for his appearance 

at 



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at the next Session of the Peace, &c, Ordered, That he be 
committed to close custody in the Gaol of Sussex, until the 
next Gen' Sessions of the Peace for the County of Burlington. 

John Carty being brought before the Board by virtue of a 
warrant, and the Oaths of Abjuration ^ Allegiance being 
tendered to him pursuant to Law, he refused to take them ; but 
being willing & desirous of going with his family into the 
Enemy's lines, the Council agreed. That the said John Carty 
have leave to go, into the Enemy's lines, on Staten Island, and 
that he sett off Tomorrow Morning with his family. 

Adj" till 3 O'clock P.M. 

Met according to Adj^ 

Sam' Ellis appeared before the Board, and being examined, 
was dismissed for the present. 

Rowland Ellis appeared before the Board in the forenoon, & 
requested time to consider of the Oaths which had been 
tendered to him; whereupon the Board gave him time till 3 
O'clock in the afternoon, on plighting his word of honour that 
he would appear at the hour appointed. 

W"" Smith, Thompson Neal, & John Neal, persons ordered 
to be apprehended, could not be found. Whereupon ordered, 
That a warrant be issued to bring W"' Smith Thompson Neal, 
John Neal & Rowland Ellis before the Board, in order that 
the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance may be tendered & 
administered to them. 

Adjourned to meet at Princeton. 

Princeton, 30 Septr 1.777 

Tuesday 

The Council met 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M^ Condict M"" Combs 

M' Elmer , M"" Camp 

M'' Paterson M"" Manning 

M'^ Hart M'^ Drake 

Agreed, That .D"' Jon" I. Dayton, Ephraim Mash, and 
James Morris be ordered before the Board for Examination. 

Agreed, That John DeHart Esq"", and John Ross Esq'' of 
Elizabeth Town, be summoned to be before the Board on 

Friday 

Q 



138 '^ 

Friday next at 10 O'clock A. M. in order that the Oaths of 
Abjuration & Allegiance May be tendered & administered 
to them. 

Daniel Ellis & Sanuiel Bnllus having made application to 
the Board, that they may be admitted to take the Oaths, and 
it appearing to the Board, on their being called before them 
& examined, that they can take them freely & sincerely, and 
with design religiously to act up to them, their Prayer Avas 
granted ; and having taken the Oaths prescribed by Law, were 
dismissed. 

Cap*" Arnold laid before the Board, An Ace* in the follow- 
ing Words ; 

The Council of Safety to Jacob Arnold T>^ 

June I For riding Express from Morris Town to Gen' New- 
1777 [ comb, six days c $3.00 p day - - 18 00 dollars. 

Ordered that the above acct be paid to Cap*" Arnold. 

John Harry of Salem C", was ordered before the lioard & 
examined ; The decision of his case was deferred until the 
arrival of the Salem members, wdth whom (he says) he is 
acquainted. 

A letter from Gen' Dickinson was rec'' read & answered. 

Adj^' till 4 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to adj'* 

Present as before. 

Agreed That Anna Rapelyie, the wife of Richard Rapelyie, 
who is now on Long Island, be permitted to pass to Staten 
Island in order to go to her said husband; and that she have 
10 days for that purpose from the date hereof. 

James Freeman was ordered before the Board, & being ex- 
amined, was remanded to prison. 

Thomas Shoemaker, one of the Insurgents taken on his way 
to join the Enemy, was ordered before the Board, and ex- 
amined, and then remanded to prison. 

Mathew Camp one of the insurgents, taken on his way to 
join the enemy, was ordered before the Board, examined and 
re-committed. 

Isaac Ammerman, one of the Insurgents af''', being examined 
was ordered back to prison. 

John Smith one of the Insurgents af"', taken in like manner, 
being examined was ordered back to prison. 

William 



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William Paulson & John Kitchen, two of the Insurgents 
aforesaid, being taken on their way to Join the enemy on 
Staten Island, were ordered before the Board & examined, 
and then remanded to prison. 

Joseph Smith, one of the Insurgents aforesaid, having been 
taken in like circumstances, with the above mentioned persons, 
being ordered before the Board, was examined & then remanded 
to prison. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 8. O'clock. 

October, P* 1.111 

The Council met pursuant to Adjournment. 

Present as before and JSP Mehelm. 

Jonathan Palmer appeared before the Board, and gave Evi- 
dence against Elisha Bird, George Myers, William Cragg, 
Lewis Kinney, Peter Hillier & Emily Drake, which was com- 
mitted to writing ; 

Ordered That a Warrant be issued to Co' Joseph Beavers, 
to apprehend and bring before the Board, the said Elisha Bird, 
George Myers, William Cragg, Lewis Kinney, Peter Hillier & 
Emily Drake, — 

Adjourned to 8 O'clock tomorrow Morning. 

October 2°"^ 1.777 

The Council met pursuant to Adjournment 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M"" Mehelm M"^ Camp 

M'' Elmer M' Manning 

M^ Drake M^ Combs 

M^ Condict. 

Hugh Brown one of the Insurgents taken on his Way to 
Staten Island, was called before the Board & examined & con- 
fessed he had taken a gun from M'^ Parks without leave & 
carried it along with him till he was taken ; who was remand- 
ed to Gaol. 

Peter Snider one of the said Insurgents was also examined 
and confessed that he fired at the Militia before he was taken 
& he was then remanded back to the Guardroom. 

W"' Shoemaker & Thomas Anderson, two of the said Insur- 
gents, were examined & confessed that they had deserted from 
Cap*" Henry Lewis' Company in Co' Shrewer's Battalion. 

Ordered, That the said W" Shoemaker & Tho* Anderson be 

delivered 



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delivered to Lieu* George Reynolds, who was present, to be 
returned to their Battalion ; the said deserters to be Kept un- 
der Guard until Lieut Reynolds' return from Morristown when 
was on Command, after other deserters then to be delivered to 
him or his order, 

James Norris, pursuant to citation appeared before the Board, 
to Give Evidence against Jonathan J. Dayton & others which 
was committed to writing. 

M"" Scudder & M' Paterson attended. 

Jon° J. Dayton, and Ephraim Marsh, ent'' into recognizance 
separately in the sum of £300 Each, for their appearance at 
the next Court of Oyer & Terminer & General Gaol Deliv- 
ery, for the C" of Essex, to answer such things as shall be then 
& there objected ag'^ them, and in the meantime to be of the 
Good behaviour. 

Jon" J. Dayton took and subscribed the Oaths of Aljjuration 
and Allegiance as by Law appointed. 

Ja** Norris enf' into Recognizance in the sum of £300, to be 
and appear at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer & General 
Gaol delivery, for the C° of Essex, to bear testimony against 
Jon" J. Dayton & Ephraim Marsh. 

Agreed That Maria Elizabeth Leston, have leave to go to 
the City of New York, with her children, and EiFects, She be- 
ing a subject of the States of Holland. 

Adj^' till Saturday the 4"' List. 10 o'clock A. M, 

Met, pursuant to Adj' 

Saturday, 4*'" October \.111 

Present 
His Excellency, W'" Livingston, 
M'' Condict M"' Paterson 

M' Scudder M"- Camp 

M^ Elmer. 

His Excellency was pleased to lay before the Board, a letter 
from M"" Parker, inclosing a letter to M'' Cor* Skinner, soliciting 
an exchange, which was permitted to be sent, 

M"^ Parker also requested permission to return home for 10 
days, which was unanimously denied. 

Petition of Mary Williams the wife of Nathaniel Williams, 
who has gone over to the Enemy's Lines, praying that she & 
her children may not be sent into the Enemy's lines, but that 

she 



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slif! may be sufTercHl to continue among lior {'riends, upon such 
surety as may be deemed pi-oper, was read & ordered to lie on 
the table for consideration. 

Agreed That the President draw upon The Treasurer for the 
sum of £500 in part of the sum of £2.000 which he is by Law 
empowered to call for by the Advice of the Council of Safety. 

It being represented to the President & Council of Safety, 
That the late Gov"^ Penn of Pennsylvania &, Benj"' Chew Esq"^ 
late C. Justice of the same State, have been permitted by the 
j^Qjjbie ]3oard of War, to reside at or near the Union in the 
C" of Hunterdon ; Agreed, That a letter be written to the 
Ilonb''' Congress, informing them of the impro])riety of suffer- 
ing disaffected persons to remain on parole in this State, as it 
is nearly encircled by the Enemy, or if it be suffered. That the 
above persons be removed from their present situation to 
some more secure & V)etter affected part of the State ; and that 
the Executive Depart"'' of this State, have the disposal of them 
80 far as respects the place of their residence. 

Adjd till 3 o'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to adj*^ 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"^ Condict M"^ Paterson 

M"^ Scudder M' Mehelm 

M-^ Elmer 

M" Leonard, wife of Tho^ Leonard, who acted as a Major in 
the British Service, & is now a prisoner of war to the United 
States, Was sent over to New York Sometime ago by order of 
Brig'''^ Gen' Forman and, hath lately returned to this State. 
She complains of indisposition, & requests that she may be 
permitted to tarry in Monmouth C" until she be reinstated in 
her health, and that she be suffered to pass to Easton, to see 
her Husband, and from thence to return to the said C" there to 
abide. 

Agreed, That M'^ Leonard be permitted to pass to Easton, or 
to any other place in which her Husband may be fixed; and to 
remain with him ; and that she go thither without delay. 

Agreed That a letter be written to the officers of the Guard 
at Morris, directing him, in case of Necessity, to remove the 
Prisoners under his care to New Town in Sussex. 

Adj'" till tomorrow 10 O'clock A.M. 

Sunday, 



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Sunday, 5 Oct^ 1.111 

Met puvsuant to adj" 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"^ Contlict, ' M'' Camp 

M'' Paterson M' Combs 

M" Mehelm, M' Drake. 

Agreed That Aaron Furman, James Ilif, John Mee, John 
Ink, Hugh Brown, Isaac Lambert, Imlay Drake, George Archer, 
Thomas Kees, John Alias, & Isaac Ammerinan, certain insur- 
gents taken in Arras on their way to join the enemy at Staten 
Island, be sent from this place to Morristown, and there be 
committed to close custody. 

Adj*^ till tomorrow 10 O'clock A.M. 

Monday, 6"^ Oct^ 1.111 
Met pursuant to adj* 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M-^ Condict M^ Mehelm 

M"^ Paterson M'" Manning 

M"" Elmer M"" Drake. 

His Excellency was pleased to lay before the Board a letter 
from M'' Hooper D. Q. M. G. at Easton, infonning, that there 
are several disaffected persons belonging to Jersey confined in 
the Gaol at Easton, and requesting, that as the prison is 
crowded, they may be removed into some part of this State; — 
Whereupon agreed. That a letter be written to M'' Hooper in- 
forming him, that the Council of Safety will sit at Pitts town 
some time in the coming week, when his request will be com- 
plied with. 

At a Council of Safety at Princeton, 7*'' Ocf 1.111. 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor 

M^ Elmer M'' Buck 

M^ Condict M"" Manning 

M^ Scudder M"^ Combs 

M"^ Drake 

Ordered 



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Ordered that a warrant do issue to apprehend Isaac Thorn 
& Jacob Thorn, upon the affidavit of Jesse Brooks & Abraham 
Van Camp. 

Adj** till tomorrow 2 O'clock P.M. 

Met pursuant at adj" 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"^ Elmer, M"" Combs 

M"" Scudder, M^ Camp 

M'^ Paterson, M"^ Drake. 

Richard Wain (one of the people called Quakers) being 
convened before the Board, and Affirmations, to the Effijct of 
the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance, being tendered to him 
pursuant to Law, he refused to take them ; but being willing 
to go with his family into the Enemy's lines, and he appearing 
to the Board too dangerous, to remain in the State, The Coun- 
cil agreed. That the said Richard Wain have leave to Co, with 
his family, into the Enemy's lines, on Staten-Island, in five 
days from the date hereof. 

Adjourned till Saturday Morning 8 O'clock. 



Saturday, October 11"' 1.777 



Met pursuant to adj*. 



Present 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M'' Paterson M"" Mehelm 

M^ Elmer, M"" Drake 

M"" Scudder, M-" Combs 

M-- Condict 

Capt John Blanchard made application to the Board, & in- 
formed them that nine pipes of Wine the property of M' Ham- 
ilton Young, & four Hogsheads of Rum, the property of M'^ 
John Livingston, which by the said persons were committed 
to his custody, have been, some time since by sundry other 
persons, removed from the place where he had Stored them, 
and Either sold or used ; and that he the s** Blanchard, has not 
received any consideration whatever for the said liquors ; and 
therefore prays, That the Board will issue orders to the per- 
sons who have removed & sold or used the s'' liquors, to ac- 
count for the whole with him the s^ Blanchard, he at the same 

time 



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time proffering ample security that the whole proceeds of the 
s'' liquors shall at any time hereafter be forthcoming to the 
State, if called for. 

The Council maturely considering the above application ; 
Ordered That all persons who have removed, vended or used any 
of the above mentioned Liquors be required to account for the 
same with the said John I^lanchard, and that the said Blan- 
chard do give bond with security, if required. That the whole 
proceeds of the s'' Liquors Avhich shall come into his hands, 
shall be forthcoming to this State whenever called for. 

Adj'i to 3 O'clock P. M. . 

Met pursuant to adj* 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M'' Paterson M^ Scudder 

M-" Elmer M"" Camp 

M^ Condict M"^ Drake. 

Application having been made to the Board, on the part of 
Richard Wain, who liad leave to go into the Enemy's lines in 
five days from the date of his permission, that he could not 
possibly transact the necessary business relative to his family 
& private affairs in the time limited for his depaiture ; the 
Council agreed, that he should be indulged with further time, 
and that he should have seven days for the purposes aforesaid, 
to be computed froni the date hereof. 

William Sutton was ordered before the Board, and took & 
subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law 
appointed, and was therefore dismissed. 

Adjourned till tomorrow 8 O'clock A.M. 

Sunday, 12"' October 1.V77 

Met pursuant to Adj^ 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M' Elmer M^ Hart 

M' Paterson M'' Bowen 

M-^ :Mehelm M-" Buck 

Whereas, Joseph Barton, Patrick Hagerthy, and Thomas 
Russell, who were lately residents in this State, have gone over 
to the Enemy, & notwithstanding have left their families 

behind 



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beliiiid tlicra: It is therefore agreed & resolved, That Anna 
Barton wife of the said Jose]»]i Barton, and her cliihlren under 
age, (except Henry & Joliii) & Sarah Ilagertliy wife of the said 

Patrick Ilagerthy, & her chihlren, and Kussel wife of the 

said Tlionias Russel, be removed to Staten Island, on the South 
East sid(^ of Hackinsack River, in order that they may go into 
the Enemies lines, — 

Agreed that the officer who shall remove the above })ersona, 
be directed to make return to this Board, of his proceedings, 
and the Expense thereon arising. 

John Harry was again called before the Board, and took & 
subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance, was there- 
u])on dismissed. 

The above John Harry gave bill for the payment of £5. on 
demand, which the Board deemed to be the amount of the 
Costs & charges in taking him up, conducting him to this 
place, & keeping him under Guard. 

Whereas Benjamin Barton did enter into Bond, with 
Richard Edsall of Orange County, and Richard Edsall 
the 3'' of Sussex, his sureties, to remain at his house, 
or within two miles of it, vmtil leave be obtained to the 
contrary; and did also enter into recognizance to appear 
at the next Court of Oyer tfc Terminer for the C" of Sussex; 
And whereas application hath been made, in behalf of 
the said Benjamin Barton, that he may be released from 
so much of his obligation, as relates to his remaining at 
his own house, or within 2 miles thereof. The Board having 
taken the same under consideration agreed and resolved. That 
the said Benjamin Barton be released from his obligation. So 
far only as relates to his remaining at his own house, or within 
two miles of it. 

Agreed, That Col Sidney Berry, be paid the sura of £55. 18. 
5, being the amount of the Charges & Expenses of himself and 
party of 21 Men, in apprehending and securing disaffected per- 
sons in sundry parts of the States. 

Agreed That his Excellency the Governor be advised to 
write Meeker of Sussex, directing him to raise a 

party of 20 men, & 2 Sergeants & 2 Corp(»rals, to do Guard- 
duty over the prisoners, disaffected persons «&c, at New Town, 
in Sussex. 

Adj" till 8 O'clock A. M. tomorrow. 

Monday, Octr 13*'', 1.777 

The Council met pursuant to adj*^ 

Present 
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Present 
W ITis Excelleiiey the Governor, 

jV[' Elmer " M' Hart 

M'Bowen M" Kuck 

M'' Melielni. 

Isaac Thorn was called before the Board and Examined. 

Ordered That he enter into recognizance with Security to 
appear at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer, to he held at 
Morristown. 

Jacob Thorn Av^^,s brought before the Board and examined. 

Ordered that the said Jacob Thorn be committed to the Mor- 
ris Jail for High Treason, and his commitment was made out 
accordingly. 

Upon the recommendation of Col Sam' Forman, & J^ Co' 
Elisha Lawrence of Monmouth, W'" IMontgomery Esq' was 
by the Board appointed first Major & John Cook Esq' second 
Major of the 2'"' Reg' of Monmouth Militia, 

Upon the affidavit of Aaron Dean, against Marmaduke Ab- 
bot, charging him with asking a greater price in Continental 
money than Hard money for Salt ; 

Ordered that the said Marmaduke Abbot be immediately 
apprehended and brought before the President & Council of 
Safety, and a warrant was accordingly made out and directed 
to Cha* Saxton who is to make return the next Thursday at 
Pittstown. 

Ordered that £1. 2. 6. be paid to John Hart Esq'^ for hiring 
Express to send to Judge Smith. 

Agreed that the President Apj)ly to M'' Condict to procure 
& send to Princeton, to Major Kelsy, by the return of the 
wagon who take the prisoners in the care of Cap*" Stout, about 
150 weight of powder, in order that M'' Kelsy may have the 
same with the lead now here made up into Cartridges. 

Ordered That M'' Elmer pay to Jacob Berger £115. 4. 7. in 
full of his Account for supplying the Prisoners taken on their 
Way to Staten Island, and the Guards while at Princeton — 

Ordered That Co' Hyer be given a receipt for 250 weight of 
Continental Bread & flour & two Barrels of Fish for supply- 
ing the above mentioned prisoners & Guards. 

Upon the recommendation of Co' Jacob Hyer & L* Co' W" 
Scuddcr of the -S""'' Battalion of Middlesex Militia, Robert 
Dixon was appointed 1^' Major, & Tho'* Egberts 2"^ Major of 
the s** Battalion; And then the Council Adj'' to Pittstown to 
meet on the 15"' Instant, where they met in the Evening & 
adjourned to next Morning. 

Pittstown, 



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Pittstown, 16 October 1.777 

William P. Smith Esq"^ app'' in Council & having taken the 
Oaths prescribed by Law, took his seat at the Board as one of 
the Members of the Council, 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M^ Hart M'" Bowen 

M^ Elmer M'' Smith 

M-- Buck 

Agreed That the President write to Maj"" Gen' Dickinson, to 
propose to Gen' Skinner That the president, & Council of Safety 
will release from their confinement, Ja"* Parker & Walter 
Rutherford Esq'', whenever the Commanding Officer of British 
Troops in New York, Shall set at Liberty, John Fell Esq"" & 
Wynant Van Zandt, and that they will also release Gabriel 
Van Norden, John Van Buskirk, Garret Vangieson, Garret De- 
marest, Peter J. Herring, John Paulinson, Cornelius Bogert, 
& Abraham Vangieson, Now confined in Morristown, for Tho** 
Banta, Barnardus Verbryske, Isaac Blank, Jacob Wortendyck, 
John Vanbusson, Jacobus Blauvelt, William Hyer, & Abraham 
Golden now confined in New York ; and that Gen' Dickinson 
be desired to acquaint the President & Council of Safety with 
whatever answer he may receive from Gen' Skinner on the sub- 
ject of such application. 

Also agreed. That Gen' Dickinson be requested to inform the 
President & Council of Safety, of the most proper places for 
erecting Beacons, the material requisite for that purpose, with 
the best conjecture he can make respecting the expense that 
may attend the procuring the materials, the erecting & attend- 
ing the Beacons. 

And then the Council adjourned till 3 O'clock in the afternoon. 

3, O'clock P.M. 

The Council met, pursuant to Adj*^. 

Present as before. 

M"" Marmaduke Abbot appeared before the Council, in pur- 
suance of their Warrant, and not denying the charge of asking 
for Salt more in Continental money than in Gold or Silver, or 
old money, the Council fined him £6. with the costs of sending 
for him. 

The Council then tendered him the Oaths to the State, which 

he 



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he ivt'usinf; to take, tliey gavo liim till tomorrow at 10 O'clock 
to find security to appear at the next Court of Q' Sessions to 
be held I'or the County of Burlington. 

MT iAIehelm attended. 

IM"" Elmer rcc'' the above fine of M' Abbot. 

Ordered That M'' Elmer pay to John Thomson £4. for 2 days 
service with his wagon, & Horses & expenses bringing the 
Council of Safety, ])apers etc, from Fi-inceton to Pittston. 

Ordered That' M"^ Elmer Jon^ Palmer, £7 10|. on acct for 
riding express; and to John Harris £1. loj. on acct for attend- 
ing as a light Horse. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock. 

17. October 1.777 

The Council met, pursuant to adj*^ 

Present 

His Excellency the Govei'nor 

M"" Elmer JM' Smith 

M^ Hart M^ Buck 

M"^ :\[ehelm M"^ Bowen 

Reeder Stout was brought before the Board as a person dis- 
affected to the State, & refusing to take the Oaths was ordered 
to withdraw. 

Ordered That Warrants issue to Lieu' Jacob Vanderbelt for 
apprehending as disaffected persons, William Thatcher, Ja* 
Thatcher, Tin/ Harris, Luther Colvin, William Allen Esq"^, 
William King, Joseph King, John Taylor. 

Ordered That M' Elmer pay Lieu' Cornelius Johnson, 
£3. 2. 6 in full for himself & five men for apprehending Reeder 
Stout Sam' Slater & Henry More. 

Reeder Stout ajjpeared before the Council & took the Oaths 
to Gover*^ as did also Henry More. 

Samuel Slater *fe John Taylor refusing to take the Oaths, 
were ordered into custody to be exchanged. 

Marmaduke Abbot entered into recognizance with Jacob 
Gerhart to appear at the next Court of Q'' Sessions for Bur- 
lington. 

Ordered that M-" Elmer pay W Hillar £3. 0. 0. a Witness 
under recognizance to appear at the Court of Oyer & Ter- 
miner now sitting at Morristown for the trial of the prisoners 
taken on their way to Staten Island, towards his expenses 
while attending there. 

The 



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The Electors for the County of Jk-rgen, not liaviii;^; Ih-mi 
able to hold the Election for representatives, by reason of the 
vicinity of the f^nemv, at the place & time appointed by I>aw, 
the Council directed the Monday the 27''' Octr at the dwellinj^ 
house of Stephen Bof^ert, near the Pond-church in the said 
C", for the day & place of the Said Election, & send the 
Receipt by Co' Dey. 

Tho"^ Harris took the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance & 
was discharged — and also Jonas Thatcher, Luther Colvin 
.Tun'' was V^rought before the Board, & on his refusing to take 
the Oaths was bound in recognizance, with Tho" Harris 
Security, in £300. to appear at the next Court of (4en' Q"" 
Sessions of the peace to be held at Trenton. .M' Colvin paid 
20j expenses. 

Ordered That W Elmer pay M' Johnson £4. 10'. for taking 
sundry Tories, being in full for his Acct for himself, his Ensign 
and six men, viz 15! p day for himself & Ensign & lOj p day 
Each for the privates. 

Adjourned till 9 O'clock tomorrow Morning. 

Oct^ 18'*' 
Present 
The President 
M^ Elmer :\r Hart 

M"" Smith M^ liowen 

M' Buck M^ Mehelm 

Joseph King being c-alled, before the Council, and the Oaths 
of Abjuration & Allegiance being tendered, which lie refused 
to take : And the Said King appearing to the Council to be 
disaffected, to the present Ciovernment, & too dangerous a 
person to be suffered to be at Large, It is ordered that the said 
Joseph King be taken & kejjt in Safe Custody in order to be 
Exchanged. 

In consequence of a resolulion of Congress of the .'Hst July 
last, recommending it to the P^xecutive Autliorities of Each 
state to appoint proper )>ersons in Each district, to recruit men, 
& api»rehend deserters. They agreed that the several Counties 
in this State, be deemed Districts for the purposes aforesaid, 
and the persons hereinafter named are appointed in the several 
Districts for that purpose to wit 

Jforris County. 

Alexander Carmichael / To Rendezvous at 

William Youngs. f Morristown. 

Burlington 



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Burlington C 



John Leak 

Cap' Joseph Weaver 

Cap'" Quigley 



John Hand, 
James Willets, 



Azel Pierson, 
James Ewing, 
Georare M^Glocklin, 



David Marrinus 
Cornelius Erwin 



Kenell Anderson 
Gilbert Lontjstreet 



John Baird 
Joseph Casterlin 
Jacob Flai^ij, 



Isaac Martin, 
Benj'" Cuykindal, 
Cap'" Emmanuel Hover, 
W"' Carr, 



Cape May. 



Cumberland. 



Berfjen. 



Monmouth. 



Somerset. 



To Rendezvous 

at 

Mount Holly. 



— do — at 
Cap' James Willets 



— do— 

at 

Bridsretown 



— do — at 
Pumpton 



— do — at Court 
house at Monmouth 



Sussex. 



To IJendevous 

at 

Court House in Somerset. 



— do — in 

Court House at 

Sussex. 



Gloucester, 



Joseph Estell, 
W"' Price, 
Co' Josiah Hilmer 
James Tallman 



— do— 

at 

Woodbury. 



Salem 



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Salem. 



Ja' Stirling, 
Cap'" John Kelly, 
Maj'" Anthony Sharp, 



David Ross, 
James Heddon, 
Abraham Spier, 



Robert Nixon, 
John Wel)ster 



Jesse Hart 

Ricljard Curwine 

Jacob Anderson of Lebanon, 

Samuel Gronendyke 

Adjourned to 6 o'clock this afternoon. 



) 


— do — at 


s 


town of 


Salem, 


Essex. 




I 


— do— 


at 


Newark. 


Middlesex. 




} 


— do— 


\ 


New BrunsAvick 


Hunterdon. 




1 


— do— 


.l«n„n ■ 


at 


ioanon. 


Flemiiicpton. 



6 O'clock P. M. 



The Council met pursuant to adj* 

Present as before, except M"" Mehelm 

Ordered, That L*^ Co' Matthias Shipmari be directed to re- 
move from Easton to Sussex Gaol, the foll^ persons, or as many 
of them as are there confined ; 

John Smith, 
Isaac Ammerman, 
Cornelius Bogert, 
Edward Butler, 
Philip Force, 
John M*^ Cowen 
W" M^Cord 
Philip Shults 
Aaron Smith 
Joseph Pegg 
John Klyne 
Jacob Shults, 

And then the Council adjourned to 9 O'clock tomorrow 
Morning. 



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19''' October 1.117 
The Council met ijursuant to a(lj<niniment — 

Present 
His Excellency W'" Livingston Esq"" President, 
M' Hart ' M' Bow en 

M"' Elmer M"" Smith 

M' Buck. 

Ordered That in case the persons hereinafter named, are or 
shall be charged with, or committed for any of the crimes or 
offences, specified in the first, second or third sections of a cer- 
tain act entitled An Act to punish traitors or disaffected per- 
sons. Or are or shall be charged with, or committed for Mis- 
prision of Treason, or for any crime or offence speciffed in the 
gth Qj. gth sections of an act for constituting a Council of Safe- 
ty, or shall be charged with or committed for, any of the 
Crimes or Offences speciffed in the 2"'' Section, of an act enti- 
tled An act to render Certain Bills of Credit a legal tender with- 
in this State, & to prevent the Counterfeiting of the same & 
other Bills of Credit, or so many of them as have been or shall 
be So charged or committed, shall be tried for the same in the 
C" of Morris, Altho' the offences they be charged with, or were 
committed for, were done & perpetrated in any other County 

The persons above referred to are viz 

Aaron Furman James Hiff" 

John Mee John Ink, 

Hugh Brown Isaac Lambert 

George Archer John Alias 

Isaac Ammerman . Emley Drake 

Ezekiel Buck James Craig 

Joseph Cox John Little 

George Myers W™ Craig 

Lewis Kinney Peter Killer 

Ziby Osman Nicholas Pickel 

Joseph Smith Jacob Klyne 

Tho" Rees John Parks 

John Kitchen Lot Freeman 

Tho' Miles John Shannon 

Sam' Brewer John Ellis 

John Eagle Daniel McMullen 

William Ballum Henry Dunfield 

Tho^ 



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Tho« White 
Daniel Shannon 
James Freeman 
W™ Brady 
Frederick Pickels 
Tho' Pollock 
John Long 
Christian Snider 
George Labour 
Benj" Hull 
James High 
Martin Snider 
Burnet Banghart 
John Smith 
Matthew Camp 
Joseph Britton 
Nathaniel Parker 
Tho^ Shoemaker 
Hugh M^Daniel 
John Park 
W"^ Paul 
Phillip Fooes 
Phillip Shultz 
Aaron Smith 
John Klyne 
Jacob Bogert 
Joseph Pierce 
\ym Newman 
Cornelius Clawson 
Benjamin Worth 



W"' Shurley 
Philip Klyne 
W"> Rice 
James Kelly 
W" Shepherd 
Peter Snider 
Elias Snider 
Cornelius Bogart 
Lawrence Flemming 
Elias Teelte 
David Young 
John Ryely 
Peter George 
Henry Hart 
Edward Butler 
W" Moore 
Christian Ruth 
Herbert Hendry 
Jonathan Robins 
George Augustus 
Northup MarpoU 
John M^Cowen 
W" M^Cord 
Joseph Pegg 
Jacob Shultz 
John Sears 
Stout Havens 
Richard Mai'geson 
James Worth 
Jonathan Clawson 



The Council adjourned to Monday next at 9 O'clock A. M. 

Monday 20"' October 1.111 

9 O'clock A. M. 

The Council of Safety met pursuant to adj^ 

Present, 
His Excellency the President, 
M^ Hart M"^ Elmer 

M-- Buck M^ Smith 

M^ Bowen M^ Mehelm 

His Excellency was pleased to lay before the Council a letter 

from 

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i'y.nn M'^ (u'ltriidc I'.irkcr |n;iviii!4, for siuidrv reasons tlu'iciii 
iiU'iitioiR'd, that lu'f liiisbaii<l M' Parker iiiiLflit, be iii(lult;-e(l 
witli tlie libi'rty of leliiniini:; from liis |»la('e of eoiiliueineiit, to 
his own Iioiise ' for one Fortni^lit only.' 

The Council having eonsiclered the Same Agreed, That M' 
Parker be permitted to return to his own House, with liberty 
to remait\ therefor the Space of 14 days, at the ox|)iration of 
which he must return to his present place of coidinenu'iit in 
INIorristown. 

John Clyne of Sussex voluntarily appeared befoie the Coun- 
cil, and took tlu' Oaths of Abjuration and Allegiance to tlie 
present (iovernment, and was accordingly discharged from his 
confinement at Maston. 

Ordered That N\'ai-rants issue to apprehend .Jeremiah King, 
W'" King, Kdmund Frt'cman, & Nicholas IMckle, as ])ersons 
suspected of disaflection to the State. 

Ordered That lAI' Khner pay Cap'" Arnold Six Dollars, for 
Hiding express from Morristown to tliis ))lace. 

The Council then adj''' to 9 o'clock To Morrow morning. 

Tuesday, 21, October 1.777 

9 O'clock A. M. 

The Council met pursuant to adj'^ 

Present, 

His Excellency The presi(K'nt 

M' Hart M' How en 

M'- Buck M^ IVlehelm 

M Khnvr M Manning 

M" Smitli 

Ordered That a AVarrant issue to ai)prehend Ja"* M'Cord, on 
charge of disalfection to the State. 

W'" Craig Avas called before the Board, and ordered to entei- 
into recognizance to appear ai the next ('ourt of (Jen' Q' Ses- 
sions of the Peace, to be held for the County of Hunterdon, 
and in the meantime to keep the Peace & be of Good 
behaviour, which he accordingly did with IMiilip Titus his surety 
in the sum of £300 — & was discharged from confiru'ment. 

Ordered that Warrants issue to apprehend Levi Ketchum 
and Thomas Stevenson on suspicion of disaffection to the State. 

Ordered, That Capt James Morgan be directed to remove 
out of this State, into the Enemies lines, the following persons, 
being the wives & children of such as have gone over to the 

Enemy, 



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Knciny, out of this State; vi/,t. Klliiior Ncviiis & licr two 
children, Klizahcth Cook tt her tlircc ('liihircii, h^li/altctli Dial 
& her tlirce or four cliihlrcii, Klizalx'tli (Josliiij^ & six children, 
all i)[' the lt)vviishi|» of South Aiiihoy ; and that the said Capt 
Mor<;an do make return, of his proceedini^ therein lo the 
C'ouncil ol' Safety. 

Adj"' till tomorrow Mornin;^ !) O'chxtk. 

Wednesday, tlie 22'"' Oct' 1.777 

The (^)nncil met, )»uisuatit to Adj' 

I'resent, 
lliH Excellency the prosidenl, 
M' Hart M' Smith 

M^ Hack M' Mehclni 

M'' Khner 

On tlie Uepresentation of John Uottoin, Jei-emiah Turner, 
W" Drake & .la" I'yat late inhabitants of this State, that the^ 
were removed out of it in Fel)i'uary last by part of the Conti- 
nental Army, belon^injjj to New Kngland, ife sent to tlie town 
of Hartford in C'onnecticut, to tiie vicinity of which they are 
still conline<l on their parole; 

Ordered That His Kxcellency be desired to write to His Ex- 
cellency Governor I'mmbidl, acMpiaintini;- him that Tlu; C\)uncil 
iH desirouH of havin<f them set at I/d)erty, to return to tliis 
State, on their executinj^- a l>ond to the (Jov' of this 
State, in the penalty of €2. ()()() — with the condition that they 
proceed with all convenient speed after their beiiij:; disehartj;e(l, 
to this State, & there personally appear befoi'(! the President & 
Council of Safety, and abide such older & direction as the 
said Council shall take concerning tlu^m. 

Ordered That a Warrant issue for apprehendinj^ Bar- 
tholomew That(du'r. 

OrdcM'cd 'I'hat thi- wives of the persons hereaft<'r named ap- 
pear before tin; I'resident & CJouncil tomorrow at '.i o'clock in 
tlu! afternoon ; to shew (tause why they should n<jt lie nnnoved 
with tlieir children, into tlu; Knetriies lines accoi'<ling to Law, 
and on default of tluiir appearance that they Ik; removed 
accordingly ; Their Imsbands iiames are : 

John Vooght, I'etctr Young, John Mills, 

Christ. Vooght, Conradt Kikler, Joseph Liio, 

George ('asmer, Michael Dennis, Jacob I^'oust, 

J*hili[) Cyphers, 

Joseph 



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Joseph Slater app'' & took the Oatlis to Gov* & was dis- 
charged from his eoiifiiiement. 

Ordered That Co' Chambers be requested to remove the 
quantity of 1256"' of lead, and a number of Cartouche Boxes, 
(now deposited at one W"' Abbot's) to Princeton and there de- 
liver the same into the hands of Major Enos Kelsey ; and take 
his receipt for the said Lead &c, to be safely kept for the Pub- 
lic Use, by order of tlie Presd* & Council of Safety, of this 
State; and that Co' Chamliers do make a return of his pro- 
ceedings, and the expense that may accrue hereon. 

Ordered, That M' Elmer pay Chris'^ Lawbocker, One Dollar 
for attending as an Evidence against Jacob Serooss. 

William Kittenhouse, and Joseph Hart appeared voluntarily 
& took the Oaths. 

Bartholomew Thatcher, Abner Kittenhouse, Malachi Bouani, 
Nathan Pine, appeared voluntarily & took the Oaths. 

Ordered That M'' Elmer pay to Adam Hope Five Dollars in 
full for himself & 4 men, to apprehend Ja'* M'^Cord, Michael 
Beedle, Edmund Kittenhouse, Joseph Iloldron, Elislia Jolly, 
Samuel Hall, John Warner, Peter Belles, Hezekiah Waterhouse, 
John Eyke, Ferris Eyke, Moses Warford, James WartVn'd, W"' 
M'^Lean, William Homer, Henry Tronk, Levi Kitchen, Christo- 
pher Loop, W'" Koiiple. 

D"^ George Campbell & William Everet Jun'' appeared volun- 
tarily & took the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law 
appointed. 

Ja' M'^Cord was brought before the Board & took the 
Oaths. 

Ordered That W Elmer pay Daniel Bray, £6 10| in full for 
himself, Ensign Cowdrick, & 10 Men, in full for taking John 
Hill, Henry Waterhouse & sundry others, some of which took 
the Oaths. 

Stephen Lee & Ferdinand Hulicks appeared voluntarily & 
took the Oaths, & also Oakie Voorheis. 

Ordered That M"" Elmer pay to Cornelius Johnson, £4 15| in 
full for himself and 7 men for apprehending sundry disaffected 
persons. 

And then the Council adjourned till tomorrow Morning at 9 
O'clock. 

Thursday Morning 23''^ October L777 

The Council met, pursuant to Adjournment. 
Present as before. 

Ordered That M^ Elmer pay Cap*" Samuel Gronendike, 

£45. 



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£45. 2. 3 in full of his pay roll for himself, a Sergeant, a Cor- 
poral, and 10 privates as a Guard while the Couneil sat at Pitts- 
t<jwn. 

Ordered, That M' Elmer pay to Co' Joseph Buvers, £61. 1. 7. 
ill full for himself, L^ C"', Major, Adjutant, & Quarter Master 
for assisting in taking up disaffected persons, from the 11^'' 
Sepf until the 25"', — 

Isaac Jtohins voluntarily appetired hefore the Council, and 
took the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as prescribed by 
Jjaw. 

W'" Dealy Voluntarily appeared before the Council & took 
the same Oaths. 

Jacob Servess being apprehended by Warrant issued 
against him, on affidavit of Christopher Lowbacker, for 
Selling Salt for a greater price in Continental Money, than 
for Gold or Silver, was brought before the Council & 
confessing the charge, was fined & paid the same as the law 
directs. 

The wives of sundry persons said to be gone over to the P-^n- 
emy being cited to ajjpear before the Council, to show cause 
why they should not be removed with their children, into the 
Enemy's lines ; Eight of them now api>eared viz. The wives 
of Christopher Vooght, George Casner, Peter Young, Conradt 
Eikler, Michael Dennis, Philip Cyphers, John Mills, Joseph 
Lee, & Jacob Foust ; And the Council having enquired into 
their respective Circumstances & Situation, were unanimously 
of opinion, That it would not be expedient to remove them for 
the present. 

Ordered That Co' Bonnel be paid the sum of 30|. in full for 
his trouble & Expense in Citing the above women to appear be- 
fore this Board. 

The Rev'' David Sutton, having been requested to appear 
before the Council, Attended this day & took the Oaths of 
Abjuration & Allegiance as prescribed by Law. 

Philip Schultz & Jacob Schultz, were discharged from their 
confinement, at Easton, upon the Bond ©f Peter Schultz, their 
father, to appear before the Council of Safety if called upon, 
within two Months. 

Joseph Pegg discharged from the Same confinement on En- 
tering into recognizance with Peter Schultz to appear at Morris 
Court the 4"' October next. 

John Taylor took the Oaths & Was discharged, 
& Then the Board adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 
O'clock. 

Tuesday, 



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Tuesday, 24"' October 1.111 

The Council met pursuant to adj' 

Present 
His Excellency the jovernor, 
M-" Hart M-^ Smith, 

M"" Elmer M"^ Bovven, 

M"' Buck, M'' Manning 

John Hill was discharged on taking the Oaths. 

Henry Waterhouse entered into recognizance with John Hill, 
to appear at the next Court of Q'' Sessions at Trenton. 

Ordered That the sum of £3 be allowed to W"' I^avison, 
Innholder at Pittstown for the use of a room in his house, as a 
(xuard-room, & providing fire & Candle in the Same, during 
the Sitting of the Council of Safety. 

John Rockhill Esq' appeared voluntarily & took the Affirma- 
tions to the Eftect of the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance. 

Luther Colvin took the Oaths to Government. 

And then the Council adjourned to meet at Trenton on Wed- 
nesday next the 29"' day of Oct'' Instant, on 10 o'clock in fore- 
noon. 

Trenton 29"^ Octr 1.111 
Met pursuant to adj" 

There not being a sufficient Number of members to proceed 
to business, adj''' to Friday next. 

Friday Morning 9 O'clock, 
Met pursuant to adj'*^ 

Tuesday, the 7*'' Nov 1.777 

The Council met at Princeton. 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor 
M^ Condict M-" Camp 

M-^ Elmer M-^ Drake 

M"" Manning 

Agreed That there be paid to Sergeant M'^Cue for rations of 
Rum for 9 men of the Continental Troops, for assisting a 

detachment 



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detachment of Militia in Gnarding a nnmber of prisoners to 
Morristown from this place, the Sum of £4. 10|. 

Agreed That Gabriel Van Nordeii, John Van Buskirk, Gar- 
ret Vangieson, Garret Demarest, Peter I Herring, John Paulin- 
son, Cornelius Bogert, & Abraham Vangieson have leave to re- 
turn from Morristown to their respective places of abode, for 
the term of 14 days including their Going & returning in order 
to facilitate their procuring the discharge of Tho^ Banta, Bar- 
nardus Van Bryck, Isaac Blank, Jacob Wortendyck, John Van 
Busson, Jacobus Blauvelt, William Hyer & Abraham Golden 
now confined at New York, 

Monday the 10^'' Nov 1777 

At a Council of Safety held at Princeton, 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor 

M"^ Condict M"" Manning 

M' Camp M'' Speaker 

M^ Drake, M"- Scudder 

Agreed, That if John Lawrence, now confitied in the (4aol of 
Burlington C^ounty, is committed for any of the crimes or 
offences specified in the 1'^, 2""* or 3""^ Sections of a Certain 
Act, entitled An Act to punish traitors & disaffected persons, 
or is or shall be charged with Misprision of Treason, or for any 
crime or offence specified in the 8^'' or 9"' sections of an act 
entitled an act for constituting a Council of Safety, or shall be 
cliarged with, or is committed for any of the Crimes or offences 
specified in the 2'"^ section of An Act entitled An Act to render 
Certain Bills of Credit> a Legal Tender in this State, be the 
said John Laurence hS tried for the Same in the County of 
Burlington, altho' the offence he is charged with, or was com- 
mitted for was done & perpetrated in any other County. 

P'riday, 14"' Nov 1.777 

The Council met at Princeton. 

Present. 
His Excellency the Gov'^ 
M"' Manning, M"- Drake, M^ Elmer, 
M^ Hart, M^ Talman. 

The 



1(50 

The Board appointed W'" Livingston J"" Secy, who agreed 
to serve gratis, while the Assembly sits. 

Agreed, there be paid to Abraham Voorhies, for tending tlie 
Council of Safety and riding Express as light Horseman for 
six days the sum of . . . . . . £7. 17. 6 

To Philip Harder for do 4. 0. 2 

& To Conrad Ten Eyck 1. 10. 

Agreed That the President draw on the Treas"^ for the sum 
of £500. 0. in favour of M"" Elmer. 

Saturday, 15«" Nov 1777 

The Board met at Princeton. 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M^ Condict, M' Buck 

M"^ Elmer M'' Manning 

M^ Camp M^ Tallman 

Agreed That there be paid to .Jon" Palmer, for his attending 
on the Council of Safety, as a light Horseman, and for 
his expenses in attending 30 days at Morristown as a 
Witness against a number of State prisoners appi'ehended 
on their way to join the enemy, on Staten Island, the sum of 
£60. 0. 

Agreed That the above Palmer be employed in apprehend- 
ing & bringing V)efore the board, a Certain Nicholas Bickle 
& Andrew Pickins, who secrete themselves in Hunterdon 
C", and that there be paid to the said Palmer the sum of 
£30. for apprehending & securing the first, and £50. for the 
latter. 

Co" Nicola having referred to the Board the cases of 
M"^ Daniel Cornock, as a person suspected of being a spy, & 
the Council having found no cause for such suspicion, ag' him, 
on tendering him the Affirmation to the Effect of the Oaths of 
Abjuration & Allegiance, which he took & subscribed dis- 
charged him. 

John Emly appeared before the Board and having taken & 
subscribed Affirmations to the Effect of the Oaths of Abujura- 
tion and Allegiance was theieupon dismissed. 

Monday, 



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Monday, U"^ Nov 1.777 

The Council met at Princeton. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M^ Elmer M^ Hart 

M-^ Condict M' Camp 

M'' Fleming M'' Paterson 

The following persons are offered to be exchanged agreable 
to the Applications of W"' Bayard Esq'' to Sir Henry Clinton 
New York, Octr P' 1.777 

PRISONERS IN MORRISTOWN. DO IN NEW YORK. 



John Van Buskirk 
Peter T. Herring, 
Cap' Garret Demarest, 
Gabriel Van Norden 



John Ponlieson, ' ] Bernardus Van Brj'ck 



Garret Van Gieson 
Cornelius Bogert 
Jacobus Peck 



' Isaac Blanch 
Harinanns Tallman 
Jacob Warthandicke 
Tho» Bantha 



Samuel Ver Bryck 
John Hays 
John Morris 



The foregoing Exchange is agreed to on condition that 
Abraham Van Gieson, be substituted in the room of Jacobus 
Peck, under the Head of prisoners in Morristown, & David 
Van Boi/on, James Hammerson, and Abraham Spear in the 
room of Harmanns Talman, John Hays & John Morris under 
the Head of Prisoners in New York. 

Agreed that Gabriel Van Norden, John Van Buskirk, Gerrit 
Vanguson, Gerrit Demarest, Peter T. Herring, John Paulison, 
Cornelius Bogert, and Abraham Van Gieson, have leave to be 
absent from the district in which they are confined in Morris 
County till the first day of December next. 

Co' Scudder appeared & took his seat at the Board. 

Whereas James Parker and Walter Kutherford Esq" were 
by an order of the Council of Safety taken up and admitted to 
their Parole at Morristown, in order to induce the enemy to 
release or Exchange the Honble John Fell Esq' & Winant 
Van Zant now in confinement in New York, and treated with 
the greatest severity, and whereas that step has been found in- 
suflicient to produce the Good Effect thereby intended, & such 
releasement or Exchange has not as yet been Effectuated 
agreeable to the intentions of this Board. 

Ordered 
T 



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Onlered That tho afores'' James Parker & Walter Ruther- 
(onl Esq"^ be fortliwith coniiiiitted to the Coniniou Gaol in Mor- 
ristown until the Ilonlj''' John Fell Esq"^ and Winant Van Zant 
are exchangetl foi- them or released from their confinement in 
New York. 

His Excellency produced to the Board a letter from the Rev'' 
M'' Caldwell to Maj'^ Gen' Dickinson, dated the 22 October 
last, containing his report to Gen' Dickinson who had been re- 
quested by the Board to inform them of the most proper place 
to fix beacons and appoint alarm posts, by which it appears to 
this Board most expedient to remove the piece of Cannon now 
lying at Princeton, to the mountain that nearly divides the 
space between E]izal)eth and Morristown, to be put under 
Guard of the Man wlio lives where the said Cannon is to be 
lived and a few of his neighbours who ought to be exempted 
from Military Duty ; That it would farther be proper to erect 
a pile on the Hill near where M"^ M' Gee formerly lived, whence 
the Guard from the said Mountain may see the tire or smoke 
and by that means know that the Guns fired at Elizabeth 
Town, are intended for an alarm & upon that signal fire the 
Cannon on the IMountain ; The Council hereupon agreed That 
M' Caldwell be desired to carry the above Plan into execution 
and to transmit to the Board an account of the expenses attend- 
ing tlie same. 

Agreed That the following persons be summoned to attend 
this Board, to have the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance, ap- 
pointed by Law, tendered to them; vizt : 

James Clark, Isaac Clark, Tho'* Clark, 

Samuel Clark, Benj"> Clark, W" Clark, 

John Clark, Matth" Clark, Jo* Skelton, 

Alex''" McDonald, Ezekiel Smitli Sam' Worth, 

Rob^ White, W" M'^^Dermott, Jos'' Horner, 

John Stockton, (son of Joseph) John Hedges 

John Heath, Andrew Morgan W"' Bryant, 
Tho^ Wilson. 

Thursday the 20"' November 
The Council met at Princeton 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"- Camp M^ Manning 

M^ Talman M^ Drake 

Co' Fleming His 



1G3 

His Excellency was pleased to lay before the Board, a letter 
from Major Meeker, respecting the Prisoners in Sussex Gaol 
and the provisions necessary for their support. 

The Board being of opinion that there is no necessity of 
keeping a Guard for securing the prisoners above mentioned. 

Agreed that Co' Symmes be desired to direct Major Meeker, 
to discharge the Guard now kept for that purpose, and to 
settle with Major Meeker as to the Cattle & Flour he has pur- 
chased for their support; — 

That as to the British prisoners confined in the said Gaol, 
Co' Symmes will acquaint the Commissary of Prisoners with 
their confinement & procure his directions concerning them ; 
As to the Deserters from the Continental Array, he will inform 
the Magistrates & endeavour to have them carried to their re- 
spective Corps. 



P. M. 



The Council met. 



Present. 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M' Manning, M' Camp, 

M-^ Hart, M' Talman, 

Co' Fleming, Co' Drake, 

Co' Scudder, M"^ Condict, 

Agreed That instead of exchanging Mess'^ Rutherford & 
Parker for Messr'* Vanzandt & Fell, agreable to a late resolu- 
tion of the Board, M' Rutherford be exchanged for M"^ Van- 
zandt, and M"^ Parker for M' Fell', and that whenever M"^ Van- 
zant is released from actual imprisonment, and enlarged on his 
parole to the City of New York or Long Island, M'^ Rutherford 
is to be released from actual confinement, and hold himself 
bound by the obligation he has entered into to remain within a 
mile of the Court house in Morristown. The like in both cases 
with respect to M"" Parker as to M' Fell's, release from actual 
custody, and having the privilege of the City of New York, or 
Long Island. 

Agreed That His Kxcellency the Governor be desired to 
write to the person in Winchester in Virginia, who has the cus- 
tody of Robert James, lately of Monmouth County, and a sub- 
ject of this State, desiring him to deliver the said Robert 
James to Richard James & Thomas Parker, or Either of them, 
they having promised to bring him into this State, at their or 

his 



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his own expense, and to enter into Bond for his appearing 
before the Conncil of Safety of this State in a reasonable time 
after his arrival in it. 

Agreed Tliat warrants be issued for apprehending Joseph 
Morse J"", John Hendricks, Baker Hendricks, & John Meeker 
for trading with and carrying provisions to the enemy on 
Staten Island. 

Friday, 21"' November. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"^ Condict Col Drake 

M"^ Manning M'' Elmer 

M'' Speaker 

Agreed That there be paid to the following persons for 
attending the Council of Safety as Light Horsemen, and riding 
express four days, the following sums, vizt: 

To John Voorhiea the sum of . 

To Sany, Moores " «' « . 
and To John Smock » " u _ 
and To Gerret Terhune, for like services " " 

Monday, 26"' November 1777 

The Council met at Princeton 

Present, 

His ExcellenQy the Governor, 

MT Elmer Co' Fleming 

M7 Hart M^ Condict 

M^ Manning Co' Drake 

Agreed that the Sherift* of Morris County be directed to 
confined Walter Rutherford & James Parker Esq" to a private 
room nearest the Court house, for a space of 3 weeks from the 
date hereof; and then to Execute the precept lately delivered 
to him for their imprisonment, uidess he shall receive orders to 
the contrary. 

Agreed That Edward Taylor & Jeremiah Taylor of Middi- 
ton and George Taylor & Josiah Parker of Shrewsbury, be 
summoned to appear before the Council of Safety as persons 
disaffected to the present Government. 

Agreed 



£i. 


5. 


9 


1. 


0. 





3. 


12. 





8. 


5. 


9 



£1. 


10, 


8. 


10. 


8. 


10. 



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Agreed that there be paid to John Van Nest for attending 
as a witness at the Court of Oyer & Terminer in Morristown 8 
days the sum of ...... • £6. 8. 

To Benj'" Harris for his expenses in attending as a 

Witness 4 days . . . . . . . 3. 4. 

To Joseph Blackford for do. do 8, 4. 

To the Constables attending the Court the number of days 
affixed to their i-espeetive names over & above the usual term 
of Duty, vizt : 

Joseph Stoutan 15 days at 10|. pday. 

Robert Gould J-" 17 " — "— 

Levi Baldwin do " — do — 

John Lyon 18 " —do— 9. 0. 

EphrainiLindley 18 " —do— 9. 0. 

and by recommendation of the Court 

for travelling Expenses . . . 1. 0. 0. 10. 0. 

Matthias Burnet J*^ 17 days 8. 10. 0. 

and for travelling charges in 

serving subpoenas . . . . 3. 0. 0. 11. 10. 
John Riggs. 10 days at 10]. 5. 0. 

To the Cryer 18 D" 9. 0. 

That there be paid to Philip Young a 

wounded soldier in the Militia 5. 15. 

and to M"" Condict for the use of John 

Cooper another wounded Soldier, 15. 2. 6 

Agreed That the officer who is to conduct John Penry & Ben- 
jamin Chew Esff to Wooster be directed to purchase in some 
of the New England States for the use of this State 20.000 
Flints. 



Wednesday, 26"' Nov"^ 



The Council met at Princeton 



Present 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M-" Elmer M' Manning 

M'" Hart, Co' Drake 

M"^ Condict 

His Excellency was pleased to lay before the Board a letter 

from 



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from Anne Kip petitioning for leave to remove with her family 
& furniture into New York to her husband, from whence she 
is a refugee to Tappan, where she is unable any longer to sup- 
port herself & her children. 

Agreed that the said Anne Kip be permitted to pass to 
New York, with her three children & furniture, & three days 
Provisions and that she pass thro' the Guard kept by Cap'" 
Plerring who is to inspect the waggons to see that nothing be 
carried contrary to the interest & meaning hereof ; tt that if 
the said Anne Kip takes the benefit of this permission, she is 
not to return from New York into this State during the pres- 
ent War. 

Agreed That there be advanced to Co' Chamberlain for pur- 
chasing 20.000 Flints in New England, and for defraying his 
expenses to Wooster in the Massachusetts Bay, whither he is 
to conduct Mesr Penn & Chew, the sum of £200. 

Agreed That there be paid to Co' Ellis Cook, for the ac- 
count of D"^ Jacob Green for attending <fc administering physic 
to W"' JNIayjiowder who was sent by this Board to Morristown 
as a material witness against Northop Marpoll, & there taken 
sick, the sum of £1. 10. (5 & for boarding the said Witness & 
keeping his horse £3. 16j. 

Friday 28 Nov"^, 

The Council met at Princeton. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M' Elmer J\P Camp 

M' Hart Co' Drake 

M' Condit Co' Fleming 

Agreed That there be paid to Co' Cook, for the use of D' 
John Powers, for dressing the wounds of and attending on 
Tho^ Baldwin a wounded Soldier, in Cap'" Isaac Halsey's 
Corap^ of Militia in Col Ford's Kegiment, the sum of £1. 16|. 
& for the use of the said soldier for the loss of time during his 
illness and Rations the sum of £7. 18. 2. 

Agreed That if Jolin Ackerman, Hendricks Ackerman, & 
Gerret Hopper, inhabitants of Bergen lately deserted from 
Staten Island, give security for their appearance at the next 
Court of Oyer & Terminer to be held in the County of Esseix 
they be discharged from the Guard — 

Patrick Nevens & William Cook api:)eared before the Board, 

& 



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&j liiiving severally entei'ed into recugiiizauee (l^ati"ick Neveiis 
with ('o' Di'ake his surety & W'" Cook with ('o' Fleming his 
surety in i;300 Each,) for their appearance at the next Court 
of Oyer & Terminer and Gen' (iaol Delivery for the County 
of Hunterdon, and having also taken & sultserihed the Oaths 
of Ahjuratiijn & Allegiance prescribed by Law, were severally 
discharged. 

John A(,'kerman, Hendrick Ackerman & Gerrit Hopper above 
mentioned severally appeared & having entered into liecogni- 
zance with John Outwater their security in the sum of £.300 
Each, for their apjjearance at the next Court of Oyer & Ter- 
miner for the C" of Essex, took also & subscribed the Oaths of 
Abjuration & Allegiance and were dismissed from the Guard 
according to Agreement. 

Sunday, the 3P' November I.VZV 
The Council met at Princeton 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"^ Condit, M"^ Manning, 

M"^ Hart, M' Camp, 

M' Elmer- 
Agreed, That Lieut Jacob Boskirk, Lieut Edward Earle, 
John Hammel a Surgeon & John Bi'owii a Commissary in the 
Service of his Britannic Majesty, who all went from this State 
(of which they were subjects) Since the passing of the "^IVeason 
Law in this State, to join the British Army, & were lately 
taken prisoners on Staten Island by a detachment of the 
Militia connnanded by Major Gen' Dickinson, be committed to 
Trenton Jail for high Treason; — 

Monday 1^' December P.M. 
Present 

His Excellency the Governor. 
M"^ Manning Co" Fleming 

M^ Elmer Co" Drake 

M"^ Speaker 

The Board receiving information that the Exchange lately 
proposed for 8 of the Bergen prisoners in Morristown for the 

like 



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like immlter of our subjects, coutined in New York, could not 
be complied with iis Gen' Skinner had no authority to alter the 
Exchange Agreed to by Gen' Jones, and the latter being- 
absent, but tiiat he would release any 5 of the 9 prisoners con- 
fined in New York for 5 of those confined in Morristown. 

Agreed That John A^an Boskirk, Peter T. Herring Esq', Cap^ 
Gerret Deniarest, John Paulinson & Garret Yan Gieson be set 
at liberty upon tlie Release of Isaac Blanch, Jacob Verton- 
dyck, Tho'' Bantha, Barnardus \'an Brycke & Samuel Yer 
Bryck— 

December 3"^ 1.111 

The Council met at Princeton 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"" Condit, M' Manning 

M' Speaker, Co' Drake 

M"^ Elmer 

John & Baker Hendricks appeared before the Board & hav- 
ing severally entered into recognizance for their appearance at 
the next Court of Oyer & Terminer to be held for the County 
of Essex, with Co' Dayton their surety in the sum of £H()0 
Each, were thereupon discharged from the Guards. 

P.M. The Council met 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M-" Hart, Co' Fleming, 

M"^ Condit, M"^ Linn, 

M^ Camp, Co' Drake, 

Agreed That Edward Taylor give a Bond in £100. to stay 
within a mile of the College at Princeton, & not depart be- 
yond these limits, without the leave of the Council of Safety, 
ct that he be set at liberty when Tho'* Canfield a prisoner at 
New York, shall be discharged by the Enemy and suffered to 
return home. 

Agreed That M' Taylor notwithstanding his Bond have leave 
to appear at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer to be held for 
the County of Monmouth, according to his recognizance. 

Friday, 



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Fridny tlic '."' Pi-ceiiilier 1777 

The Council met at Princeton. 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor. 
Col Scndder ' Co' Drake 

Col Frelinhuysen M'' Elmer 

M'' Manning M'' Speaker 

Agreed That JMajor Mauritius Goetsliius be authorized 
to raise a Company of 60 men, with 1 Lieutenant & 
an Ensign for the defence of the Northern parts of 
Bergen County, & prevent the depredations of the Enemy & 
disaffected persons, and the Illicit trade & intercourse carried 
on between the C" of Bergen & New York, & that they 
continue in service during three months unless sooner dis- 
charged. 

Agreed, that John Aker, John Blinkerhoof, John Smith, & 
Jacob De Groot, who have gone over to the Enemy have per- 
mission to return to this State upon condition of their bringing 
with them Peter Westervelt, Jacob Westervelt, John Wester- 
velt, Henry Yervalier and Jacob Ferdon, now prisoners in New 
York. 

• Deer 5'^' 1.777 P. M. 

The Council met at Princeton. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M'' Hart Co" Henning 

M'- Camp Co" Drake ' 

M"^ Manning 

Agreed That John Honeyman be committed to Trenton Gaol 
for High Treason. 

Agreed Tliat John Meeker enter into recognizance with Tho** 
Saffen his surety in £300 P^ach, to appear at the Next Court of 
Oyer & Terminer to be held for Essex. 

Agreed That, Jacob, Joseph, lleubon & Joatham Pandolph 
enter into Kecognizance in the like sum to a]»pear at tlie next 
Court of Q*" Sessions for the County of Middlesex. 

Monday, 

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IVIumlay, 8"' Deci- l.VVV 

The Council met at Princeton 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor 

W C:un]) Col Drake 

j\l' .Manning M' Elmer 

M' Speakei" 

The following prisoners under Guard fi-oni Major Potter at 
Woodbridge, (to wit) EUenor Worth, Charles Friend, John 
Willis, Walter Noakes, Michael Condin, and William Fleming, 
were brought before the Board — 

Agreed That the four first be committed to the Guard in this 
place and the two latter dismissed. 

Monday, 8"' December 1.'777 

The Council met at Princeton 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"^ Smith M'' Imlay 

M' Cooper M'' Linn 

M'' Condict 

Jacob Bogert, Samuel Demarest, Henrick Zo])riski, Corne- 
lius Ackerman, Isaac Stagg, & John Ackerman having been 
apprehended for going into & returning out of the Enemy's 
lines, without the passport required by Law, Agreed that they 
have five days, to consider whether they will Enlist in one of 
our Battalions dui'ing the War. 

M' Smith & M^ Cooper left the Board & Co' Drake, Co' 
Fleming & M"" Camp took their seats. 

Agreed that Worth apprehended coming out of & 

going into the Enemy's lines without the License required by 
Law, entered into recognizance with Surety, to appear at the 
next Court of Gen' Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the C" of 
Hunterdon. 

Agreed that there be 2:)aid to Israel Freeman for coming with 
his Waggon & two horses from Woodbridge with Guards & 
five prisoners to the Council of Safety, and returning to Wood- 
bridge £4 11. 6. 

And to Cap' Manning's order for his expenses & of the Guard 
which was sent in pursuit of a man coming from Staten Island 
in a clandestine manner £5. 1. 9 — 

Tuesday, 



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Tuesday, the 9*'' Decern 1777 
The Council met at Princeton 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M' Condict M' Elmer 

M"" Mannhig M"" Speaker 

M'' Camp Co' Drake 

Agreed that his Excellency direct Co' Seely commanding at 
Elizabeth-Town to remove the Cattle from Raway-Neck, and 
such other places where from their proximity to the Enemy, 
they may be in danger of being carried of by them, to places 
of greater security, (the owners of such cattle refusing to do 
it, on notice given to them for that purpose) and that the re- 
moval of such Cattle be Effected with as little damage to the 
proprietors, as circumstances will allow or the public service 
requires — 

Ordered That Asher Woodruff, Ezekiel Woodruff & William 
Higgins, be summoned to attend tlie Board & give their 
Evidence in support of certain facts by them alleged, relating 
to the conduct of Gen' Dickenson, while he commanded at 
Eliz. Town 

Wednesday 10"' December 1.777 
The Council met at Princeton. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 

M"- Cooper M' Mehelm 

M' Ehner Co' Fleming 

M-^ Linn M'' Hart 

M"" Condict M"' Manning 

M-^ Imlay M-" Camp 
Co' Drake 

Agreed that at the future Meetings of the Council of Safety 
such members as live nearest to the place of meeting shall 
attend. 

Agreed That the Council Sit at this place immediately after 
the adjournment of the Assembly till the business arising in 
this neighV>orl(Ood is finished. & then adjourn to Kingoes & 

from 



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from tlionce to Sni-iiigticl<l in iIk' County of P^ssex — Tliat the 
following nieinbers ilu meet ;it this place to wit — 

M'- Smitli, M .Melielm, M' Hart, W Liun, M'' Manning, & M"' 
Imlay. 

That the following members meet at lilngoes (to wit) M"" 
Hart, I\I'- Mehehu, M'' Drake, M'' Smith, M'' Lmn, M'' Tallman 

And that tiie following members do meet at Springfield (to 
wit) ]\P Smith, M' C'ondiet, M'' Camp, Co^ Fleming, Co' Drake 
& M' JNIanning, 

Agreed that ±'o. 4. 9 \>v paid to Jonathan Palmer in part of 
Avhat is due to W'" XiUer for attending as a AVitness in Morris 
County (Palmer having Niller's order) 



December 12t'> 1.777 



The Council met at Princeton 



Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M^ Speaker M"" Ehuer 

M'' Camp Co' Fleming 

M^ Manning M'' Smith 

M-- Mehelm 

Application was made to the Board for the payment of the 
Money due to the Militia in the County of Gloucester under 
the Command of Co' Ellis — 

Agreed That Co' Ellis be informed by Letter that the Legis- 
lature have directed tlie Delegates to obtain from Congress 
the sum of 120.000 dollars for discharging the debt due to the 
Militia of this State, and that the proporfion of 16.000 dollars 
when obtained will be paid into the Hands of Tho** Carpenter 
for the payment of the Militia of Gloucester & Salem. 

A Letter from Aslier Holmes Esq'" was read, setting forth, 
That a flag of Truce from Xevv^ York had just arrived in 
Shrewsbury River, for the families, servants & Effects of M" 
Antil, M'^ Moore, M" Johnston, M'' Miller and M'' Kippen. 
A permission also under the hand of Major Gen' Rol>inson for 
the wife of Elisha Laurence to pass to Shrewsbury Was laid 
before the Board — 

Agreed that M" Antil, M''^ 3Ioore, M''^ Johnston, M" 
Miller and M" Ki])pen be permitted to pass to New York, 
with their Families, Servants ct Effects excepting the property 
of those whose husbands have joined the Enemy since October 
1.776 

P. 



173 

P. M. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

^r Smith M'- Manning 

M^ Speaker M"^ Mehelm 

M^ Inilay 

Ordered that there be paid to Cornelius Vanderveer for his 
services in attending to Council of Safety as a light Horse- 
man the sum of £5. 15. 6. 

Agreed that John" Dey, for leaving the State & going over 
to the Enemy, since the Treason Act, & returning into the 
same without the permission required by Law, have his choice 
whether to enlist into one of the four Battalions of this State 
raised for the Continental Service or be committed to Trenton 
Gaol- 
Agreed that there be paid to John Bennet for attending the 
Council of Safety as a light Horseman, the sum of £7. 0. 0. 

Agreed that ^Fatthew Wrench for the same crime as above, 
be in like maiinor committed to Trenton Jail — 

Agreed that John Richmond enter into recognizance with 
surety in £300 each for his appearance at the next Court of 
Oyer & Terminer to be held in Hunterdon C" 
Adj'' till tomorrow Morng 9 O'clock. 

Saturday 13 December 1.777 

Princeton 

The Council met pursuant to adj' 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor 

MT Speaker M^ Imlay 

M' Manning M^ Smith 

M'' Mehelm 

In consideration of M'' Rutherford's & M'^ Parker's indisposi- 
tion, 

Agreed, That they be Enlarged from their present Confine- 
ment until the \^^ day of February next, upon the terras of 
their ol)ligation of having the District of one Mile from the 
Court House in Morris town, & that they be then committed 
to Jail, unless the Council of Safety shall order to the con- 
trary — 

Agreed 



174 

Agreed That the wife of John Havens have leave to go into 
the Enemy's lines — 

In addition to the order Given to Co' Seely, by a former res- 
olution of the Board, relative to his removing such cattle as 
from their nearness to the Enemy are in danger of being car- 
ried off l)y them. 

Agreed that he be directed to remove Sheep, Hogs & Cows 
that give no milk out of the Reach of the Enemy, and that he 
must be guided by his own Judgment, to the Places where he 
would have them removed. 

Adj'^ till next Tuesday Morning 8 O'clock- 
Tuesday, 16"' Deer, 

The Council met at Princeton — 

Present. 
The Governor. 
M'' Smith M' Tmlay 

M' jMehelm M' Speaker 

There not being a sufficient number of members to proceed 
to business, the Board adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 

Wednesday, 17"' Deer, 

The Council met at Princton. 
Present, as before. 

The Board adjourned till tomorrow for want of another 
member — 

Thursday, IS"' Deer 1.777 

Met pursuant to adj*^ 
Present, as l)efore. 

There .not being yet a sufficient number of members to make 
a Quorum adj'' till tomorrow Morning 9. O'clock. 

Friday, 19^"^ Decern 1.777 

Met pursuant to adj' 

Present 
His Excellen(!y the Governor 
M-- Smith M'- Imlay 

M' Mehelm M-^ Speaker 

There 



175 

Tlicre iioL being a sufficient nuinber of members to enter upon 
business that required a vote of the Board, those present, pro- 
ceeded as Magistrates to the examination of certain ])ersons, 
who were by an order of tlie 17 Nov' Sumincmed to attend the 
Council to have the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance ten- 
dered to them — 

Alexander jNIcDonald, by virtue of a Warrant was brought 
before the Board, & having taken & subscribed the Oaths of 
Abjuration & Allegiance, was thereupon dismissed — 

M' Manning appeared & took his Seat at tlie Board. 

Ezekiel Smith was brought before the Board & on the 
Affirmations to the Effi-ct of the Oaths of Abjuration & 
Allegiance being tendered to him, desired leave to consider 
the matter till tomorrow Morning, which request was granted 
him — 

Adj'' till 3, 0\-lock P. M. 

Met pursuant to adj'. 

Present, as before — 

Agreed that there be paid to Frederick Ten Eyck, the sum 
of £4. 18. 9 for attending the Council of Safety as a Light 
Horseman, and to William Van Dyne the sum of £3. 12 3 for 
the like services. 

Mathew Clark being by virtue of a Warrant brought before 
the Board & having taken & subscribed Affirmations to the 
Effect of the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance prescribed by 
Law, was dismissed. 

Tunis Hoogland presented his account to the Boai'd, 

Agreed That he be paid the sum of £3. 12. 6 for his attend- 
ance on the Council of Safety, as a Light Horseman and riding 
Express. 

The following persons of the people called Quakers, were 
brought before the Board, viz — Joseph Horner, Isaac Clark, 
Benj'" Clark, W" Clark, John Clark, Tho« Clark & Robert 
White, who having Each of them refused to take and sub- 
scribe the Affirmations to the Effect of the Oaths of Abjura- 
tion & Allegiance & having also refused to become bound, in 
sufficient Securities to appear at the next Court of Gen' Q"^ 
Sessions of the peace to be held in & for the County of Middle- 
sex, Agreed that Wan-ants of Commitment do issue for their 
imprisonment. 

Tho' Wilson appeared before the Board & having taken & 
subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance, as Ijy Law 
prescribed, was thereupon dismissed. 

Saturday 



170 



The Board met pursuant to adj' 



Saturday 20 December 



Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M-^ Manning M'" Smith 

M'' Speaker M"' Mehelni 

M^ Imlay. 

John Honoyman having entered into recognizance with 
Jacob Hyer his Surety in £300 Each to appear at the next 
Court ot" Gen' Q"" Sessions of the peace, to be lield in and for 
the County of Hunterdon, was discharged from the Guard. 

Mathew Wrench & Charles Friend were called before the 
Board, & on failure of security required by Law were ordered 
to be sent to Flemington. 

Agreed that John Willis Apprehended on his way to the 
Enemy be in like manner as above sent to Flemington. 

Isaac Clarke, Benj'" Clarke, William Clarke, John Clarke, 
Tho^ Clarke, & Robert White, appeared before the board & on 
passing their Words to be forthcoming on Wednesday next, 
were dismissed for the present. 

John Hedger having entered into recognizance with John 
Scot his surety in £.300 each, to appear at the next Court of 
Gen' Q'' Sessions of the peace to be held in the County of 
Somerset, & in the meantime to be of Good behaviour, & 
was thereupon dismissed — 

Adjd till 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to Adj* 

Present as before. 

Ezekiel Smith entered into Recognizance with Jonathan 
Dear his surety in £300 Each to appear at the next Court of 
Gen' Q' Sessions of the peace to be held in & for the County 
of Middlesex, & was thereupon dismissed. 

Sarah Barrow w^as brought before the Board for going into 
the enemies lines & returning into this State ; without the Li- 
cense required by Law. 

Agreed That slie be immediately sent back to her husband 
in New York and remain there during the present War. 

Priscilla Stewart was brought before the Board for the like 
Offence, & entered into recognizance with Peter Teple, her 
surety, to appear next Friday at the Court of Oyer & Terminer 
for Hunterdon County. 

Lewis Freeman entered into recognizance with David Frazey, 

his 



177 

his surety, ia £300 each, to appear at the next Court of Oyer 
tSu Terruiner for Hunterdon County. 

Joseph Skelton, was hrouglit before the Board, and on the 
Afiirmations to tlie Ett'ect of the Oatlis o{ Abjuration ifc Allegi- 
ance being tendered to him, refused to tak(> or subscribe the 
same, but having entered into recognizance Avith Jacob llyer, liis 
surety, in £';300 Eacli,to appear at the next Court of Gen' (i"" Ses- 
sions of the Peace for tlie County of Middlesex, was discharged. 

Ordered That Maj'' Potter be directed to remove to Staten 
Island, Sarah Barron & the wife of William Smith, the wife of 
John Heard & the wife of Samuel Moore, as well as the wives 
of such other persons as have returned from the Enemies' lines, 
without leave, after having been reinoved into the same by 
order of the Council of Safety; & make a return of what he 
shall have done in the premises with all convenient speed. 

Agreed that there l)e paid to Matthew Freeman for himself 
& Guard & three prisoners from Woodbridge, with a Waggon 
& 2 horses, and a spare Horse, the sum of £11. 0. 0. 

Ordered that in case the persons whose names are hereunto 
annexed, are or shall be charged with, or committed for any of 
the crimes or offences, specified in the 1**^ 2'"' or 3"' sections of a 
certain Act Entitled ''An Act to punish Treason & disaffected 
persons" Or are or shall be charged with, or committed for Mis- 
prision of Treason, or for any crime or offence specified in the 
gtii Qj. f)th geetions of an act for constituting a Council of Safety, 
or shall be charged witli or committed for, any of the Crimes or 
Offences specified in the 2'"' Section, of An Act entitled an "Act 
to render certain Bills of Credit a legal tender, within this State, 
& to prevent the counterfeiting of the Same, & other frills of 
Credit," or so many of them as liave been So charged or com- 
mitted, shall be tried for the same in the County of Hunterdon, 
Altho' the offences they be charged with, or were or shall be 
committed for, were done or perpetrated in any other County. 

The persons in the above order referred to are; viz: 

Lewis Freeman, John Honeyman, 

William Cook, Charles Friend, 

Pricilla Stewart, Patrick Navins, 

John Richmond Sam' Demarest 

John Brown Hendrick Zabriski 

Matthew Wrench Cornelius Ackerman 

John Dey Isaac Stagg 

Jacob Bogei't John Ackerman 
John Willis. 



Adjourned to Monday Morning 9 O'clock. 

y 



Monday, 



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Monday, 22 Deer 1.777 
The Council met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor 

M'' Mehelni M'' Imlay 

M' Smith M' Manning 

M"^ Speaker. 

Kichard Stockton Esq'", was called before the Board, and the 
Oaths of Abjuration & xVllegiance being tendered to him, he 
took & subscribed tlie Same, & was thereupon dismissed. 

Agreed That there be paid to Cap'" Moore, for himself & 
the use of 24 men of his C", for their services in attending the 
Council of Safety, as a Guard, from the 26"' Aug*- to the 3'''' 
day of September last, the sum of £18. 5. 4. That the said 
Moore be paid tlie sum of £G. 7. 6 lor removing the wife of 
Tho'' liussel to Staten Island ; And also that thei-e be allowed 
him for his expenses in going to Morristown A: Philadelphia 
with prisoners the sum of £8. 15|. 

Agreed that there be paid to Lieut Bergen for himself & 13 
men, Employed by him as a Guard for the Council of Safety, 
and the security of the prisoners, the sum of £39. 16. 4. That 
he also be paid the sum of £28. 0. Bounty money foy the said 
Guard, and that for furnishing them with Wood, Candles & 
Sundry other Articles the sum of £14. 11. 0. 

Agreed That Andrew M'Mackin be paid the sura of £12. 7. 6 
for making Cartridges for the Council of Safety. 

Ordered that Jonathan Baldwin take charge of the Balls & 
Cartridges now in the hands of Andrew M'Mackin. 

Agreed That Co' Ellis be authorized to remove any Cattle, 
Sheep & Hogs (excepting Milch Cows) from any places where 
he thinks them in danger, of falling into the Enemy's hands, 
to places of greater security; upon the Owners refusing to do 
it, first giving notice to the Owners, who may take care of 
them at their Expense. 

Agreed That the prisoners taken with Richard Stockton & 
now confined at Carlile be treated as prisoners of War. . 

John Holton, William Drake, Jeremiah Turner, and Ja^ 
Pyatt having severally taken & subscribed the Oaths of Ab- 
juration & Allegiance as prescribed by Law, were severally 
discharged. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock. 

23 December 



179 

23 Decembei" 1.777 

The Council met pursuant to Adj*^ 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor 
M' INIanning, M"" Imlay 

M' Speaker, M' Mehelm 

M-" Smith. 

Agreed That His Excellency the president draw on the 
Treasurer in favor of M"^ Imlay for the sum of One Thousand 
Pounds for the use of the C-ouncil of Safety. 

Agreed that M" Lott be paid 40p for firewood & Candles 
provided for the Council of Safety — 

Adj*^ to meet at Ringoes next Wednesday afternoon. 

Wednesday, 24*'' 
The Council met at Ringoes, pursuant to adj'* 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor 

M-- Smith, Co' Drake, 

There not being a sufficient number of members to proceed 
on business, 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9. O'clock. 

Thursday, 25 December 
Met pursuant to adj*^ 

Present. 
His Excellency the Goveimor 
M^ Smith, M-^ Mehelm 

M^ Speaker, M' Drake, 

There yet wanting one Member to make a Quorum, 
Adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 

Ringoes, 26''' December 1.777 

The Council Met, pursuant to adjt 
Present as before. 

A sufficient numl)er of moml»ers not Yet attending, adjourned 
till tomorrow Morning 9 o'clock. 

Ringoes, 



180 

Kingoes, 27 Deer 1.777 

Met iiursiianl to Adj' 
Present as before, 

A proi)er number of members to make a board not Yet at- 
tending, adj'^ again till tomorrow IMoriiing. 

2S^'' Deer 1.777 

The Council met at ] Jingoes pursuant to Adj^ 
Present, as before. 

From the same reasons as above, The Council Adj'' till to- 
morrow Morning 8 O'eloek. 

29"^ Deer 1.777 

The Counril met pursuant to adj' 

Present, as before — 

Adjourned till tomorrow, for want of another Memlter. 

30"> Deer 1.777 

The Council met at Ringoes 2:)ursuant to Adj' 

A. M. 

M'' Condit & M' Linn appeared & Severally took their Seats 
at the Board — 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor, 

M'' Coiidict M' Smith 

M'- Linn Col Drake 

M' ]\lelielm ]\P Speaker 

Agreed That there l>e paid to Abraham Brokau, for attend- 
ing & riding expivss for the Council of Safi'ty, the sum of £9. 
16. -.i. 

Atljoui-ned till lomoi-j-ow Morning 9 O'clock. 

3P' Deer 1.777 

The Council met pursuant to adj'. 
Present as before. 

The petition of W" Bowen setting forth that he was desir- 
ous 



1. 


16. 


3 


7. 


1. 


9 


7. 


10. 






181 

ous of making Carnp Kettles & other necessaries, wanted in 
the Continental Army & praying an exemption of ^Military 
Duty, while he shall l»e thus Engaged — , ' having taken 
the same into Consideration, 

Agreed, That as it does not appear that the said Bowen 
is at present under any Engagement, The prayer of his 
Petition cannot at present be Granted, but if he shall 
appear l)efore the Council of Safety next Thursday at 
Springfield, & produce to them any Contract he is under for 
entering into such service, his petition Avill be again considered 
of— 

M"" Speaker having at this place (before a Quorum of the 
Council of Safety had met) paid the following respective sums, 
to wit : 

To John Bennet the sum of .... 

To John Voorhise the sum of . . 

To Jarod Saxton the sum of . 

for riding express for the Council of Safety ; 

The Board at their present meeting agreed to the several 
payments made as aforesaid, & ordered that an Elntry be made 
thereof ; 

Agreed That there be paid to Silas Condit Esq' for the use 
of a wounded Soldier in Co' Munster's Battalion the sum of 
£10. 0. 0. 

The petition of a number of inhabitants of the tOAvnsliip of 
Hopewel, praying an exemption for Jacob Osborn, from two 
Tours of Military Duty, he being a Weaver by trade, & much 
wanted in the neighborhood, which being laid before the 
Board and taken into consideration; 

Agreed that the above Petition cannot be complied in: — 

Agreed that tliere be paid to John Hart Esq'' for the use of 
Mary Morshan the widow of Aaron Morshan, lately belonging 
to the Company of JMilitia comnumded by Cap' Benjamin Van 
Cleve, who was killed on Long Island, the month of August 
1.77() in an Engagement with the British Troops, & which said 
widow is left with ;3 small chiklren in low circumstances, the 
sum of £15. 0. 

Agreed That a Avarrant do issue for apprehending & bring- 
ing before the Board John Schenk late of Poghkeepsie in the 
State of New York, that the Oaths of Gov* may be tendered 
to him. 

Adj*' to 3 o'clock 1*. M, 

• Met 



182 

Met piirsiiant to arljournment. 

Joseph Lewis having made Application to the Board to have 
an exemption for himself & a certain number of men Employed 
by him, in the Commissary Dep*, from Military Duty in the 
Militia- 
Agreed that the said Lewis being a C'ommissary of Issues in 
the pul)lic. ser\ice, l)e exempted agreable to his request, and 
that Nathan Turner em]»loyed by him as a Butcher, Nathan 
Howell employed in his Store, & Alphus Hughs em]»l()yed ]>y 
him as a Clerk, be in like maimer Exempted while tliey con- 
tinue in those respective Employments. 

Agreed That there be paid to Co' Chambers for the use of 
Valentine Eut the sum of £2 10| for drawing 14 hundred- 
weight of Lead from Amwell to Princeton. 

Agreed that Pricilla Harrison have permission to go to her 
husband in Philadelphia, on condition of not returning into this 
State during the War. 

Agreed That Walter Rutherford & Ja" Parker Escf' be dis- 
charged from their present confinement in Morristown & suf- 
fered to return to their respective places of abode, there to con- 
tinue & within one mile of tlie same respectively until the first 
day of February next, & then to be committed to & confined 
in prison until the Honl)'*^^ John Fell Esq"" shall be released from 
his confinement in New York, on condition of liberating the 
said Ja'' Parker, & Wynant Van Zant on condition of liberat- 
ing the said Walter Rutherford — 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock, 

January I'** 1.778 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor, 

M"^ Speaker M"^ Linn 

M-- Smith Co' Drake 

M' Condict. 

Agreed that His Excellency the ])resident draw on the Trea- 
surer for the suni of £';^00— for the use of the Council of 
Safety. 

Ordered that the sev' sums agreed to be paid the Con- 
stables & Cryer of Morris agreeable to the order of 
the 24"' Nov 1.777 be jiaid Silas Condit Esq'' for the use 
of the said Constal)les & Crycr amounting in the whcde to 
£69. 0. 0. 

< It 



183 

Tt appearing to the Board that the sick in the Hospital at 
Trincetoii are greatly suttering for want of Firewood, and that 
when the Commissary is able to procure Wood Cutters (which 
is Effected with Great difficulty) he has no assurance of their 
remaining in his service by reason of their being liable to be 
called out in the Militia, by Means whereof he is frequently un- 
sup|)lied; 

Jiesolved that l^urgoon Updicke, Peter Updicke. Robert 
Yates, llendrick Lane, Lawrence Updicke, David Molisson, 
William Downey, & Peter Archer be exempted from Military 
duty for the above purpose for the term of 30 days from the 
date hereof, & that on their producing Certificates from the 
Commissary of the Hospitals, of their having been employed 
in such service, they be excused in their next Tour of 
duty, for so many days as they shall appear to have been so 
Employed. 

Agreed that there be paid to the Constables for their Extra- 
ordinary service in Attending the Court of Oyer & Terminer 
held at FlemingTown for the County of Hunterdon, the num- 
ber of days affixed to their names, over & above the usual 
term of Duty, the following Sums viz: 

To Rubon Runyon 8 days c lOj p day 

Andrew McClearly 9 _ " _ " — 



Joseph Ross 


9 


W"' Shoudon 


6 


Tho« Reider 


6 


Sam' Hulick 


G 


W" Coolback 


10 


John Campbell 


10 



£4. 


0. 





4. 


10. 





4. 


10. 





3. 


0. 





3. 


0. 





3. 


0. 





5. 


0. 





5. 


0. 





£32. 


0. 








John Schenck by Virtue of a Warrant was brought 
before the Board & having entered into Recognizance with 
John P. Schenck, his surety, in £300 Each to ajtpear at the 
next Court of Gen' Q' Sessions of the peace to be held 
in & for the County of Somerset, Was thereupon dis- 
missed — 

Agreed that there be paid to Jonas Stryker, the sum of 
£5. 4. 9 for His services as a light Horseman for the Council of 
Safety. 

Adjourned to meet at Springfield, next Tuesday morning 9 
O'clock. 

Wednesday 



184 

WcMlnesday 7"' Jany l.V/S 
The Council incl, at Springiield. 

Present 
His Excellency the (4overnor 
CW Fleming, M' Smith 

M'- Crane, Col Drake 

M' Condit. 

Agreed tliat there l>e paid to Samuel Meeker, for sundry Ex- 
penses attending his furnishing provisions and other necessaries 
for the su]ti)ort of a Guard, Ke})t over tlie ])risoners in Sussex 
Gaol, the sum of i'104. 1. 1(1. 

Adj" till 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to adj' 

Present as before, 

with ^['' Manning — 

Major Dally Made Application to the Board to liave a cer- 
tain number of men, to be employed by him as teamsters and 
Woodcutters in the Continental Service Exem])ted from serving 
in the Militia, during the time they shall be so employed ; 
which being taken into consideration. 

Agreed that such exemptions tending to drain this State of 
the Militia, by employing them in the Continental service, does 
not fall within the meaning of the Act vesting Authority in 
the Gov' & Council of Safety to exempt men from doing duty 
in the Militia, & camiot therefore be complyed witli. 

Rune & John Kunyon, applied for leave to go into the 
Enemy's lines, to procure the will of their father, who went 
over to & died among the Enemy. 

Agreed That they have permission to enquire by letter con- 
cerning the said Will, and if there is any probability of pro- 
curing it, the matter will then be further considered of. 

Adj** till tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock. 

Thursday, 8 Jany l.^YS 

Met pursuant to adj' 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor 

Col Drake M'" Condit 



Col Fleming, M'' Manning, M' Smith 



Aareed 



185 

Agreed that there be paid to Col Seely for the use of Philip 
Harder, for riding Ex|)ress for him the sum of £G. 2. 6 

Agreed that there be paid to John Hunt for his expenses in 
riding Express from Annwell to Springfield the sum of ;37|G — 

His Excellency was pleased to lay before the Board a letter 
from Gen' Washington urging the expediency of removing 
the cattle & forage that lay near the Enemy, out of their 
reach — 

Agreed that his Excellency direct Co' Ellis to remove all the 
horned Cattle, Sheep, Hogs and all Cows which do not give 
JVIilk, from the vicinity of the Jersey Shore in the Counties of 
Burlington, Gloucester & Salem, that may be within the reach 
of the enemy's foraging parties, except such as may be really 
essential for the inhabitants (the owners refusing to do it on 
notice given to them for that purpose) and that the Gen' be in- 
formed that the powers lodged in the Council of Safety are 
inadequate to the requisition of having the Forage removed, 
& that it be recommended to him to exercise his own authority 
in having it Eifected — 

Agreed that there be paid to Brig'''' Gen' Winds, for ex- 
penses accrued to him by order of the Council of Safety, the 
sum of £63. 5. 2. 

Ordered, That in addition to the orders already given to M"^ 
Caldwell, with respect to the erection of Beacons for the pur- 
pose of alarming the County in case of Invasion, he be further 
desired to direct that one be set up at Morristown and another 
at Longhill, and one or two to the Northward of New Ark, 
and tliat he be requested to a})point proper persons to take the 
care of & attend them & that the pei-son so provided, Shall be 
exempted, when known, from IMilitary duty — 

Adjourned to meet at Morristown, tomorrow — 

Friday, 9"' January 1.V77 
The Council met at Morristown, 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"- Smith, M' Condit 

Co' Drake, Co' Fleming 

M'' Manning- 
Agreed that Alex'' Edwards & John Yalter, Millers, & 
Joseph Smith, & W"' Reynolds, Coopers, employed in the Mill 
in Nottingham Township, and Daniel Edwards & Patrick 

Puecell, 
W 



186 

l*iR'CC'll, IMillcrs & Charles Crosslcy, Patorson Doyle & Samuel 
Crossley Coopers employed at the Mill iiear.Bordentowu, & 
John M'^Cartney & Kichard Glue Millers at Mount Holly 
(which INIills are employed in furnishing the Army of the 
United States with Flour) be exempted from Military duty for 
the space of 30 days from the date hereof, provided they con- 
tinue in such employment — 

Agreed that His Kxcelleney write to jVI'' Emely for the sum 
of .€500. 0. 0. in part of the order which he has on the Trea- 
sury for £'1000. 0. 0. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock. 

Saturday, 10"' Jany 1.7*78 
Met pursuant to Adjournment. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"' Condict, M'' Smith 

M' Manning Col Fleming 

Co' Drake. 

Agreed that a Warrant do issue for apprehending and bring- 
ing before tlie Board Archil;)ald Kennedy Esq'', that an Enquiry 
be made into his past conduct, and that the Oaths of Govern- 
ment may be tendered to him. 

Agreed That the following persons, vizt: Joseph Morse, 
Joseph Morse J"^, lllsther Morse, Joshua Wynants, Johiah .... 
Morse, and Anthony jMorse, for being, aiding & assisting in 
atteiDpting to carry beef to the Enemy on Staten Island, be 
brought before the Board to answer for the said Offence. 

On the application of Joseph Lewis, 

Agreed That \V"' Jones employed by him as a Clerk in the 
Commissary depar*- be exempted from serving in the Militia for 
the space of 80 days from the date hereof. 

Adjourned till Monday Morning 9 O'clock. 

INIonday Mor"- 9 O'clock 

The Council met ]nirsuant to Adj" 
Present, 
His Excellency the president, 
M'' Condit M'- Smith 

M"^ Manning Co' Fleming 

Co' Drake. 



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A petition was presented from sundry of the inhabitants of 
the townsliip oj Woodbridge, which liaving been considered it 
is ordered, That pursuant to the prayer of said ])etition, Major 
Potter do permit the Wives of W'" Smitli & Pliilij) Goss, who 
are Avitli tlie Enemy, to stay among xxs, u|)on M"" Smith's 
Giving Security to remove to her Father's family, & there to 
continue till the further order of this Board, (the (.)rder of the 
20"' December l.'ZVT to the contrary Notwithstanding) and 
that in all other respects the said order of the 20 December be 
carried into immediate execution. 

Ordered That the following persons (i)risoners here) to wit, 
Enoch Allen, James Wells, Abraham Man, John Edeson & 
W'" Reed, be l)rought before the Council to liear & consider 
their respective Circumstances agreable to their petition; 

The Said prisoners being brought before the Council, & 
their Several cases Considered, It is ordered, 

Tliat Enoch Allen be discharged on his Enlistment in one of 
the New Jersey Regiments. 

That James Wells do P]ither Enlist, or give Security for his 
appearance at the Court of (Quarter Sessions f(^r the County of 
Middlesex. 

Tliat Abraham Man do Either Enlist, or give security for his 
appearance at the next Court in Essex, 

And That John Edeson & W"' Reed remain in custody 
until the further order of this Hoard. 

Adjourned to 9 O'clock tomorrow Morning. 

Tuesday, 9 O'clock A.M. 
Met according to adjournment. 

Present, 
His Excellency the President 
M' Condit Co' Fleming 

M'" Manning M' Smith 

Co' Drake M' Liini, 

Cap'" Archibald Kennedy ])ursuant to Warrant was brought 
before the Board, & he being heard & sundry Affidavits 
transmitted to the Council, respecting his conduct being read 
and considered, 
Resolved, 

That Cap'" Kennedy be permitted to return to his own house 
and do attend this Board in 14 days from this time; — And 
that in the meantime a letter he written to Gen' Washington 

res])ecting 



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respcctino; tlie nature of Cap*" Kennedy's Parole & that copies 
of the AHidavits relative to his conduct be also transmitted 
with the S;inie. 

Jehiel ]\I<irse by virtue of a Avarraut was brought before 
the Board, who having been examined, & his Examination 
committed to writing, was delivered to the custody of the 
Guard — 

George Michaldet'd a]>i)eared befoi-e the Boar<l, & being ex- 
amined upon Oath relative to a Hogshead of Flaxseed given to 
his care l)y Anthony jMorse, to be conveyed to Staten Island, 
& his deposition committed to writing, was thereupon dis- 
missed. 

Adjourned till tomorrow INIorning 9 O'clock. 

Wednesday 14 Jany l.^VS 

Met pursuant to adjournment — 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

Co' Fleming JM' Linn 

M"^ Condit Co' Drake 

M' Smith 

Samuel Lawrence ajipeared befoi-e the Board & having given 
bond in the sum of £100. 0. for his ajjpearance at the next 
Court of Oyer & Terminer in Essex County, to give Testimony 
in behalf of the State against Joseph Morse Jun''. Anthony 
Morse and Esther IMarsli was thereupon dismissed. 

A letter from Co' Seely Avas read & answered; — 

Agreed that the following persons have permission to go to 
their husbands in the Enemy's lines, viz: Lydia Gorman, wife 
of John Crornian, with her four children, and Sarah Co])inger 
wile of W'" Co})ingcr & her three children. 

A letter from the Rev'' M"' Caldwell w^as read & an- 
swered — 

Axariah Clark and Abraham Badgley entered into recogni- 
zance in the sum of £100 Each, for their appearance at the 
next Court of Oyer & Terminer in the C" of Essex, as witnesses 
in behalf of the State against Joseph Morse J'', Anthony Morse 
<fc Esther Marsh. 

Agreed that there be paid to Henry Lisley, the sum of £4. 
14. 3 for riding express in the service of this State. 

Adj" till 3 o'clock P. M. 

Met 



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Met pursuant to adj" 

Present as before. 

Benjaniin Wynnnts & Robert Clark, appeared before the 
Board ik liavinji; given bond in tlie sum of £100 — Each for tlie 
apjiearauee of George IMichaeldeed at the next Court of Oyer 
& Terminer in Essex County, were thereupon severally dis- 
charged — 

Joshua Winauts entered into recognizance with Benjamin 
Wynants & Kobert Clark, his security, in £300 Each, for his 
apj)earance at tlie Court aforesaid — 

Anthony Morse in like Manner gave bond, with Benj'" Wy- 
nants liis surety in £300, to a])pear at the same Court. 

Agreed That David Star Ije paid the sum of £4. 1. .3 for 
his expenses in attending the Council of Safety as an Ex- 
press — 

Benj'" Wynants entered into Bond in the sum of £100. for 
the appearance of Jehiel Marsh, at the CViurt above-mentioned, 
in order to Give P^vidence against .Tosepli Morse J', Anthony 
JNIorse, & Esther .Marsh, in behalf of the State. 

Agreed That Esther Marsh be committed to the (^aol in this 
place for High Treason. 

Agreed That there be paid to Azariah Clark for his time cfc 
trouble in taking up & securing a number of persons detected 
in trading with the Enemy £12. 7. 6. 

And That tliere be allowed Abraham Badgley the sum of 
£3. 0. 0. for assisting the said Clark in the business above- 
mentioned. 

Ordered That a Warrant do issue for a])prehending and 
bringing Joseph Morse J' before the Board. 

His Excellency having rec'' by Express the sum of £500 0. 
which the Jioard had directed him to draw upon M'' Emely for, 
tlie said Money was by him delivered into the hands of M" 
Condit as Ti-easurer of the Board — 

Jacob Wood, Jolm CIIk'sou, & Ilezekiah Gibeson tliree 
of the Green coat new levies, deserted from the Enemy, have 
permission to consider till tomorrow morning whether they 
will Enlist into our service or l)e committed for High Trea- 
son. 

Jas Wells & Abraham Man were ordered before the 
Board, & on their refusing to Enlist into the Continental 
Army, 

Ordered, That they be remanded to prison, until they find 
security for their aj)pearance at the next Court of Oyer & Ter- 
miner in Essex County. 

Adjourned till to-Morrow Morning. 

Met 



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Met puvsnant to adjouniinent. 



Thursday 15"\ 1.778 



Present 
His Excelleney llie Governor 
Co' Fleming M"^ Linn 

AI' Condict Col Drake 

M' Smitli. 

Agreed, That Col Drake he refumled .1>;?."" whieli lie paid to 
an ex}»ress while at llingoes, for hringing pajters from Trenton. 

Agreed, That Eiioeh Allen he exempted from paying for tlie 
Rations whieli lie drew while a State prisoner in Morristown 
GaoL 

U])0n application, 

Agreed That John Yatter and Alexander Edwards JMillers, 
and Joseph Smith & William Ileynolds Coo|)ers employed at 
the Mill in Nottingham Township; Daniel Edwards ^t Patrick 
Puessel Millers, & CUii" Ci'ossley, Paterson Doyle & Samuel 
Crossley, Coo{)ers, em])loyed at the Mill near 1-Jorden Town, & 
John IVPCartney & Pvichard (41ue, Millers, at Mount Holly, wiio 
were by a former resolution of the Board exem[)ted from serv- 
ing in the Militia, for the spaee of ;^() days from the 9 Jany 
last, are further exem[>ted to the 9"' i\rareh next. 

A letter from Jonathan Elmer Esq'' was read & answered — 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 O'Cloek. 

Friday, 16 Jany 1.778 

Met pursuant to Adj'. 

Present, as before. 

Ordered, That a Warrant do issue for apprehending it bring- 
ing before the Board P]zekiel Beech. 

Agreed That Edward Taylor's Bond to the State of New 
Jersey, & also the Bond of Rich'' Jones & Tho^ Parker be de- 
livered into the hands of Silas ('ondiet Es(('. 

Agreed That tlie Honble Silas C-ondit Es((' repay to Co' 
Drake the sum of t'147. 17. 11. advanced l)y him to the Boai-<l 
while at liingoes Tavern Jany l""' 1.778 

A letter from the llev'' M"' M^Whorter resi>ecting the New 
Modelling the Militia, was laid before the Board, Whereujton 
Agreed, 

That the ])lan contained in the above letter lie laid before 
and recommended by this Board, to the Legislature at their 
next sitting — 

In 



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In addition to tlie Excliange Agvecd to on the P' December 
l.VVV, it is fnrther agreed, 

That Gabriel Van Norden, and Cornelius Bogert now pi'ison- 
ers in Morris-town be added to the list & be set at liberty 
u|)on the release of David Van Borson and John Hays, now 
]»risoners in New York, and that the said Gabriel Van Norden 
liave leave to be absent a reasonal)le time for negotiating the 
proposed Exchange. 

Tn consequence of the infirmity of Peter T. Herring. 

It is agreed that he be discharged from his parole, until the 
further orders of the Board concerning him, & that Gabriel 
Van Norden & Gerrit Demarest have permission to attend 
liim home, the bitter of whom to return to this jjlace with all 
convenient speed — 

Agreed that His Excellency be desired by advertisement to 
recommend to the Magistrates to execute with all diligence 
An Act of the Legislature passed on the 11 Deer last, entitled 
"An Act for regulating & limiting the price of Sundry Articles 
" of Produce, Manufacture & Trade" on pain of their being- 
prosecuted for Neglect of duty in the premises, with the utmost 
rigour of Law. 

Ordered That M" Plannah Iliggins for coming from the 
enemy's lines into this State without the License re(|uired by 
Law give security for her api)earance at the next Court of 
Q'' Sessions of the peace to be held for the C'' of Morris. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 

Met pursuant to Adjournment. 

Saturday, 17"' 1.778 

Present, as before. 

Agreed That M' Kinney be allowed the sum of 40| — for 
providing the Council of Safety, with Firewood, Candles, &c, 
while they sat at his house?. 

Adjourned till Monday Morning 9 O'clock. 

Monday 1^'' January 1.778 
Met pui'suant to adj*. 



Present 




His Excellency the Governor 




Col Fleming M' Smith 




M-- Condict Co' Drake 




M' Linn 






Joseph 




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Joseph Morse J' by virtue of Warrant was brought before 
the Board, & it appearing tliat he had been into the Enemies 
lines & returned into this State, without the permission by hiw 
required — Agreed that he be committed for trial to jNIorristown 
Gaol — 

Agreed That John Crane be allowed the sum of '^■i'H for his 
time ifc expense in bringing before tlie Council of Safety, 
Joseph Morse J'' above mentioned. 

Agreed That W'" Van Cleaf have an order upon M' Bald- 
win in Princeton for 5.000 Cartridges, for the use of the 
MiHtia in ]\Ionmouth County. 

Adj'' till tomorrow Morning. 

Tuesday, 20 Jany 1.778 

j\[et, pursuant to adj* 

Agreed That Deborah Ogden, wife of John Ogdcn, (who is 
witli the enemy) have leave to go to her husl»aud, together 
with her Child &> wearing Apparel. 

Andrew Mills appeared before the Board, & on the Oaths of 
Abjuration & Allegiance being tendered to him, lie took & 
subscribed the same & was discharged. 

Frederick Cole being brouglit before the Board, & examined 
respecting sundry matters laid to his charge 

Ordered That he be committed to close Custody, until he 
give security for the appearance at the next Court of Gen' Q'' 
Sessions of the peace to be held in &, for the County of Mor- 
ris. 

Agreed That Harman Rosin, for going into the Enemy's 
lines since the Treason laAV, & returning into this State as a 
spy, have live days to consider whether he will enlist in our 
service, or be committed for his trial. 

Agreed That a Warrant do issue for apprehending & bring- 
mg before the Board, Enoch & peter Vreelandt, to answer to 
what shall be objected to them on behalf of the State. 

John Francisco being brought before the Board, & denying 
the facts alleged ugainst him, was remanded to the custody of 
the Guard, till the Witnesses arrive who are to support the 
charge. 

Richard Lewis for travelling thro' the Country without a 
passport, was sent before the Board, and on liis taking the 
Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law prescril)cd, was 
thereupon dismissed. 

Ezekiel Beech being cited before the Boai-d to take the 
Oaths to Gov*, & refusing to take the same & requesting to go 

into 



193 

into tlie Enemy's Linos; — Agreed Tliat lie liave leave to go 
according to his reijuest, tliat he depart this State iOr that ])nr- 
pose in three days from the date hereof, by the way of Eliza- 
beth Town to Staten Island, & that the commanding oiheer at 
Elizabeth Town, be directed to send him over to the Island. 

Agreed that M' Condit pay to Major Crane for the use of 
Co' Seely the sum of £5. 0. for ten quires of paper purchased 
by Co' for the Council of Safety, 

Elisha Parker & Josc^ph Moore, having been examined, Sd 
their Examination reduced to writing & sworn to, (iavc^ bond 
for their appeai'ance in behalf of the State against .K)seph 
Morse J', at the next (%)urt of Oyer & Terminer, to \)i'. held in 
& for the C'" of Morris. 

Agreed that the sum of 20J*' be paid to Elisha Parker for at- 
tending the Council of Safety, as a witness against Joseph 
Morse J'' & that Joseph Moore be paid the like sum for the 
like service. 

Agreed that there be paid to Jo** Catalin the sura of eiglit 
dollars for his time & trouble in serving a warrant issued from 
this Board, for the caj)tion of Joseph Morse Jan', and that he 
be paid, for the use of David Snialey & Clarksou Manning the 
sum of two dollars for Each of them for assisting in the same 
service, and also that he be paid for the two men employed in 
carrying the said Morse to Major Crane the sum of 2()|'' apiece. 

His Excellency was pleased to lay before the Board for their 
opinion therein, a letter from Co' Seely, setting forth that 
some Tea & Sugar was sent to M''* Boudinot from her friends 
at New York, and begging his direction in the premises. 

Agreed That the said Tea & Sugar be deli\ered to M'* 
Boudinot. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 

Met pursuant to adj" 

21^' Jany LYVS 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

Col Fleming, M-" Smith 

M'' Linn M-^ Camp 

M'' Condit 

Leonard Davenport being sent before the Board, & denying 
the facts charged against him. 

Agreed that he be remanded to Custody, until the Evidences 
appear against him, who are to support the charge. 

Abraham 
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194 

Abraham Cole for tlic like reason as above was in like man- 
ner remanded. 

Austin Wright appeared before the Board, and having en- 
tered into recognizance with Abraham Cole his surety in the 
sum of £300 P^ach, for his a]»peai'ance at the next Court of 
Gen' Q'' Sessions of the peace to be held in & for the County 
of Mori'is, was thereupon discharged. 

William Weaver, lieing 1)r()Ught before the Board, and deny- 
ing the facts alleged against him, was remanded foi- further 
Evidence — 

David & Henry Van Orden for joijiing the Enemy since the 
Treason Act & returning into this State, were ordered, into 
Custody, & five davs allowed them to consider whether they 
will Enlist into our service during the War, or be tried for 
High Treason. 

Ordered That Abraham Smyth remain under Guard for 
furtlier Evidence. 

Frederick Cole appeared before the Board & Entered into 
recognizance with John Davenport his surety in £300 Each for 
his appearance at the next Court of Q'' Sessions of the peace in 
Morris County, he took also & subscril»ed the Oaths of Abju- 
ration &. Allegiance and was thereupon dismissed; 

Abraham Man in like manner entered into Bond Avith David 
Man his surety, in £300 Each, for his a])peai'ance at the next 
Court of Oyer & Terminer in Essex County, & took & sub- 
scribed the Oaths as aforesaid, & was discharged from the 
Guard — 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 

Thursday, 22 Jany 1.778 

Met pursuant to adj'* 

Present, as before. 

Ordered, That the Hon'''*" Silas Condit pay to George King 
the sum of five dollars for serving a warrant, (issued from this 
Board,) upon C-ap* Kennedy, & bringing him before the Coun- 
cil of Safety — 

Agreed That M-^ (Jondict pay to Abraham Canfield the sum 
of 40|' for going on a Message to M'' Hart for the Council of 
Safety. 

John P'olkenier being Sent before the Board, by Major 
Groetchius, as having been forced out of the Enemy's lines, into 
this State, Ordered, 

That he be delivered into the Custody of the Guard, until 
further proof can be had conceriiing liim*. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 

Friday, 



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Friday, 23 Jany 1.778 
The Council met, pursuant to adj'*^ 

Upon the request of tlie Attorney Gen' Agreed that the Mon- 
moutli [prisoners] now confined in Sussex Gaol, be removed to 
Freehold for their trial, & that the Sheriff of Sussex be di- 
rected to Send them thither, under a Sufficient Guard — 

Agreed, Tliat a Warr* do issue for apprehending & bringing 
before the Board, Daniel Layton, for refusing to com})ly with 
an Act of the Legislature lately passed for regulating the 
Prices of Produce, Mamifaeture S Trade. 

Agreed That a Warr*^ do in like Manner issue, for bringing 
before the Board, Jose])h Smith, to answer for the same Offence 
as above. 

Moses Kilburne appeared before the I^oard, & Entered into 
Bond for his appearance at the next Court of Gen' Q'' Sessions 
of the Peace in & for the County of Morris, as a Witness in 
behalf of the State against Fred*^ Cole & others. 

Agreed That a subpoena do issue to W'" Loocey to appear 
before this Board, to give Evidence in behalf of the State 
against Joseph Smith. 

Agreed that a Subpoena do issue to Kessiah Bayles to appear 
before the Board at 10 O'clock, on tomorrow Morning, on the 
behalf of Daniel Layton, at the suit of Peter Morris; — 

Agreed that there be paid to Ja^ Serring for his expenses in 
going, for tlie Council of Safety, to Head Quaiters, the sum of 
£9. 0. 2. 

Abraham Cole, Abraham Smyth, Leonard Davenport & W'" 
Weaver, Severally appeared before the Board, & having entered 
into recognizance with John Davenport, &, John Cole, their 
sureties, in the sum of £300 Each, were severally discharged. 

24 January 1.778 
Saturday. 

The Council met agreeable to adjournment. 

Present as before, 

David & Henry Van Order having enlisted into the first Bat- 
talion of this State, during the War, were severally discharged 
from the Guard. 

Ordered That Benjamin Pitney be summoned to attend this 
Board, on Tuesday Morning next at 10 O'clock. 

Agreed That his Excellency draw upon M'' Jonathan Bald- 
win,"for 500 pounds weight of Bullets of different sizes, if so 

many 



196 

many can he spared, if not, to make up the Deficiency in Lead 
to be run into bullets at this place. 

David Layton, |)ursnant to Warrant, Was brought before 
the Board, and it appearing that he had taken for Grain a 
higher ]triee than the law allows; Agreed that he be fined for 
the said Oftenee as the Law prescribes, and that the proportion 
belonging to the Overseer of the Poor, Amounting to £3. 0. 0. 
be [jaid into the hands of Silas Condit Escj'' to be by him paid 
to the said Overseer. 

Adjourned till Monday Morning next 9 O'clock, 

Monday, 26'^^ Jany 1777 

Met pursuant to Adjournment. 

Present as before. 

It being represented to the Board that M" IToffVnan had 
propogated thro' the Country an intended invasion of the 
Enemy into this State; Agreed that she be sent for before the 
Board, to answer for her Conduct in the premises. 

Joseph Smyth pursuant to a Warrant was brought before 
the Board, & it lieing proved to them, that he had spoken con- 
temptuously of a Law lately passed, for regulating the prices 
of Produce &c; Agreed that he give Bond for his appearance 
at the next Court of Gen' Q'' Sessions of the Peace for the 
County of Morris; which he accordingly did with John Smyth 
his surety in £'300 Each & was thereupon dismissed. 

Agreed that there be prid to Cyrus Beckwith the sum of 
£43. 17. 11 for his expenses in transporting into the Enemy's 
lines M"^* Barton, M"* Ilaggarthe & their families. 

Agreed that John Smyth refund to the Widow Peai-son the 
overplus of the money over & above what the Law allows for 
Wheat, lately purchased by the said M''"* Pearson, from him. 
And that he i)roduce her receii)t for such disbursement within 
two days from this time, 

Enoch & Isaac Vreeland ap])eared before the Board & took 
& subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as pre- 
scril)ed by Law. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock, 



Volume IV. 



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1 mmi OF mi 



Silas Condict, 
W" Paterson, 
Theo Elmer, 
John Hart, 
Ben]"' Manning, 
AP Cooper, 
M"" Tmlay, 
Peter Tallman, 
M"^ Linn, 
John Mehelm, 



Caleb Camp, 
.Tacob Drake, 
Jonathan Bowen, 
John Buck, 
W" P. Smith, 
Ed^ Fleming, 
M' Crane, 
M"" Fennemore, 
M^ Cook, 
M-- Keasby. 



Morristown, 27 Jany 1.778. 

Met pursuant to adj'. 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor 
M-- Smith, M-- Linn 

M^ Condit, M^ Camp 

Co' Fleming. 

Benjamin Pitney being called before the Board, & it being 
proved upon Oath, that he had spoken disrespectfully of an 
Act of the Legislature lately passed for regulating the prices 
of Produce &c ; Agreed that he be bound for his appearance 
at the next Court of Gen' Q"" Sessions of the Peace for the 
County of Morris, which he accordingly was, with Ja^ Puff 
Locey, his surety, in £'300 Each — Agreed further that the 
Said Pitney be fined £'6. 0. for the breach of the said Law in 
selling Shoes for more than the stipulated price, and also that 
he forfeit the sum of four dollars & a half the price the said 
shoes were sold at. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 

28 January 1.778 

Met pursuant to adj* 

Present, as before. 

Agreed that M" Spencer (wife of Co' Oliver Spencer) be 
summoned to attend this Boarrj, 

Agreed That M" Hannah Ward, for going into the Enemy's 
Lines, and returning into this State without the permission for 
so doing required by LaAv, Give bond for her appearance at the 
next Coui't of Gen' Quarter sessions of the peace to be held in 
& for the County of Morris, and that in the meantime she stay 
within one mile of Sussex Court House. 

Hannah 
Y 



202 

Hannah Ward above named appeared before the Board, & 
having entered into recognizance agreeable to the above order, 
with James Crane his surety in £';^()() Each, was thereupon dis- 
charged. 

Ja' Wells appeared before the Board & having entered into 
Recognizance with IMchard Churclnvards, his surety, in £'300 
Each, Was dismissed. 

Tho" Van Camp was brought V>efore the Board & it appeai-- 
ing that he had asked more for Flour than the Regulated 
price & that he had also made a distinction between 
Continental & Hard money, undervaluing the former; Agreed 
That for the first Oftence, he forfeit the Flour, & be fined 
the sum of £Q. 0. & for the latter he be fined the like Sum 
of £.6 0. 0. 

W"* Pace being in like Manner brought before the Board, & 
its being proved that he had asked more for beef than the law 
allows; Agreed that he be fined for the Said Offence the sum 
of £6. 0. and forfeit the said beef. 

Joseph Morse Jun*^ being brought before the Board, & having 
entered into recognizance with NV'illiam Pearson his Surety in 
£300 Each, for his appearance at the next Court of Oyer & 
Terminer in Essex County, was discharged from his imprison- 
ment. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 

29"' January 1.718, Thursday, 

The Council met at Morristown. 

Present as before. 

John Folkiner was ordered before the Board, and gave his 
parole in writing to the President & Council of Safety to re- 
main within three miles of the Court House in Morristown, & 
was thereupon discharged. 

Agreed That Jane P^'oster have leave to remove into the 
Enemy's lines. 

Agreed That Elias Marsh, John Thomson, jNIorris Thorpe, and 
Robert Izalton, be committed to close confinement, in the Gaol 
at New Ark, & that Mittimusses do issue to Col Seely for that 
purpose. 

Caleb Avins being charged befoi-e the Council of Safety, 
with having Gone into the Enemy's lines & returning without 
the Licence prescri^d by J^aw, declared his Willingness to 
enlist, & did acco^plingly enlist in one of the New Jersey 
Divisions, whereupon he was discharged. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 

Friday, 



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Friday, 30*'' Jany 1.111 

Met pursuant to adjournment. 

M" Hottman (wife of Nicholas Hoffman) appeared before 
the Board & entered into recognizance with Abraham Ogden 
her surety, in £'1.000 Each for her appearance at the next Court 
of Oyer and Terminer in Essex County ; Agreed that she re- 
main within One Mile of the Court House in Morris Town un- 
til the sitting of the Court above mentioned & that in default 
thereof, she be committed to prison as a person disaffected to 
& having dangerous designs against the present Government. 

It being represented to the Boai-d that Isaac Blank, Jacob 
Wortendyck, & John Morris, late prisoners in New York, Are 
set at Liberty, Agreed That Peter T. Herring, Gabriel Van 
Norden & Cornelius Bogert, prisoners in Morristown be ^Iso 
set at liberty ; And that Gerrit Demarest, Gerrit Vangieson, 
John Paulese, & John Van Buskirk the remaining prisoners at 
Morristown, who were confined to procure the exchange of a 
like number of prisoners in New York, have liberty to return 
to their respective homes for one month from the date hereof; 
in order to procure the release of Tho' Bantha, Bernardus Ver- 
bryck, Samuel Verbryck, & John Hays, & to return to Morris- 
town if such exchange is not procured within that time ; but if 
it is, that they are discharged from their Bond & may remain 
at home ; And that Abraham Van Gieson be liberated on the 
like parole with David Van Bursen whenever the Nature of 
Van Bursen's parole shall be made known to this Board ; & that 
the said Abraham Van Gieson, have also leave to go home for 
a month. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 

3P* Jany 1.118 

Met pursuant to adj* 

Present, as before, 

Agreed That M"" William Livingston J"^ be allowed at the 
rate of SO]' p day for his past services in attending the Council 
of Safety as their Secretary. 

Ordered that M"^ Condit advance to W™ Livingston J% for 
attending the Council of Safety 50 days the sum of £'75 — 

Agreed, that there be paid to the Rev'' M' Jones for firewood 
& Candles provided for the Council of Safety, during their 
sitting at his house the sum of £'4. 0. 0. 

Ordered That there be paid to Benoni Hathaway, for repair- 
ing Carriages & Moving Field pieces by the order of the 
Council of Safety the sum of £4. 18. 3. 

Jacob 



204 

Jacob FitzRandolph appeai'ed before the Board, and it ap- 
pearing that he had been providing tlie Enemy with pro- 
visions, & that he was disaffected to & had dangerous designs 
against the present Gov\ Whereupon agreed, That he be com- 
mitted for high Treason, to Morristown Gaol, and That a War- 
rant of Commitment do issue for that purpose. 

Agreed tliat M' Condit pay to Isaac Clark for bringing the 
above Fitz Randolph before the Board the sum of £1. 17. tJ 

Agreed That for the like offence as above, Tho"" Vancamp & 
W'" Pace be in like manner Committed to Morristown Gaol, 
for their trial. 

The Board l)eing informed by his Excellency Gen' Washing- 
ton, by letter of the 20"' Instant, that he considers Cap'" 
Archibald Kennedy as a State prisoner, & that therefore he 
does not think that he has any right to interfere in the matter; 
& the Board conceiving the said Cap'" Kennedy disaffected to 
the present Gov\ and his residence at his present place of 
abode dangerous to the State; Ordered, That he remove with- 
in 8 days from the date liereof, into the County of Sussex, & 
there remain within one mile of the Court House at Newtown 
till the further order of the Board respecting him. 

Ordered that M' Condit pay to ( -aleb Howell for his expenses 
in transacting business for the Council of Safety the sum of 
£'3. 15. 5. 

Agreed That there be paid to David Ogden for expenses in 
attending the C^ouncil of Safety, as a light Horseman, the sum 
of £2. 9". 9. 

Agreed that his Excellency the Governor have two light 
Horsemen to attend him, till the meeting of the Assembly, as 
well as a (iuard to his person, as for the purpose of being em- 
ployed as expresses. 

Upon the application of Joseph Lewis, 

Agreed That W"' Jones employed by him in the Commissary 
Dep' be exempted from Military Duty in the Militia during his 
continuance in that Employment. 

Adjourned till the Meeting of the Legislature. 

15"' Feby 1.778 

The Council of Safety met at Trenton. 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor 

M'' Speaker M"^ Camp 

M-^ Condit M"" Manning 

M'^ Imlay. 

Ajj^reed 



205 

Agreed that Capt Tacker be directed to order a detachment 
of the Militia of Hunterdon of 16 men, with a ti'usty Officer to 
attend the President & Council of Safety & Guard the 
prisoners in the Gaol of Trenton. 

Agreed That Jacob Fitz Randolph discharged from the 
Custody of the Sherift' of Morris, upon his Entering into a 
Bond with Surety to his Excellency the Governor for the use 
of the State in the Penalty of X'2000 — to remain at the House 
of Hartshorn FitzRandolph at Mondham or within one mile 
thereof until the further order of the Council of Safety. 

Agreed that Sarah Man have leave to go into the Lines to 
her husband, with her three children, to wit, David, Thomas & 
Mathias, & tliat Elizabeth Cadington have the like permission 
with her five children, to wit, Margaret, Violet, Moses, Isaia, 
& Elizabeth. 

17*'' Feby 1.778 

The Council met at Trenton. 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor, 

M"" Crane i\I' Imlay 

M"" Cooper M' Manning 

M"^ Condit M' Tallman 

M-- Hart. 

Agreed that Major Hoagland be directed immediately to 
impress Waggons horses, Teams, Carriages & drivers & cause 
to be transported to this place the pork at Isaac Reckless', & 
at M'' Talman's, and at John Tomlinson's in the possession of 
Co' Knot, belonging to the publick, and to be delivered to Ja'^ 
Paton at Trenton, 

[In the original, the proceedings of the 18tli Feb'y follows the 27th, 
with a statement that they were omitted in their proper place.] 

18 Feby 1.778 

The Council met at Princeton. 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"^ Manning M' Imlay 

M^ Condit M' Tallman 

Co' Fleming M"^ Drake 

M"^ Elmer, M' (-amp. 

Agreed That M' Peter Gordon be authorized to impress 
Waggons, & Teams, with suitable drivers to transport pro- 
visions 



20t) 

visions from this place to the Continental Army, & in case of 
need to apply to any Militia Officer to afford him the necessary 
aid for that purpose. 

Ao-reed That a Warrant lie issued for John Dixon of Bottle 
Hill to appear before the Council of Safety. 



Feby 1.778 



The Council met at Trenton. 



Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

W Condit M' Crane 

M' Linn W Elmer 

M' Cooper 

John Dixon was brought before the Board, & it appearing 
that he had spoken contemptuously of the Law of this State 
regulating the prices of Pi'oduce Manufacture & Trade. 

Agreed that he give Bond for his appearance at the next 
Court of Gen' Q' Sessions, of the peace for Morris County, 
which he accordingly did with Daniel Bedford his surety in 
i;'30(t Each, & was thereupon dismissed. 

Ordered That Warrants for apprehending & bringing befoi'e 
the Board John Thomson & Elias Marsh 

Mathias Isilton and Norris Thorpe appeared before the 
Board, and it appearing they had attempted to go into the 
Enemies' Lines without any Lawful permission obtained there- 
for; It was agreed That they should be committed to Gaol for 
their trial. 

The following persons to wit : Jacob Londy, Elijah Londy, 
Henry Widdontield, & Henry Parker of the people called 
Quakers, were taken up, upon suspicion of their going into the 
Enemies lines & upon examination it being found the s'' sus- 
picion was ill-founded, they were discharged from the Guard, 
& had permission to return to their respective homes. 

26*'' Feby L778 

The Council met. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 
M' Cooper M' Condit 

M^ Imlay M"^ Elmer 

M' Imlay. 

Agreed 



207 

Agreed that there be advanced to M' Pettit the sum of 
£1. 2. (3 paid by him to an Express at Princeton. 

Agreed that Co' Keed be desired to send the following 
prisoners to the Council of Safety, to wit : William Lippincott, 
Stacy Atkinson, W"' Corstron, John Osborne, Nathaniel 
Smith, Thomas & Nicholas Rice, who were taken up for 
trading with the Enemy. 

P. M. The Council met. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M'- Crane Co' Drake 

M' Manning M' Linn 

]VP Elmer 

Ebert Mount was brought before the Board, and it appear- 
ing that he had Enlisted into the Service of the Enemy Since 
the Treason Law, passed in this State ; time was thereupon 
allowed him to consider whether he will Enlist into our Service 
or be committed to Gaol for his trial. 

Four deserters from the British Army were in like manner 
brought before the Board, Whereupon Agreed That they be 
delivei'ed over to the disposal of Gen' Pulaski, and that they 
be allowed Sixty dollars for fotir Stand of Arms brought with 
them from the Enemy. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 



27"' Feby 1.778 



The Coimcil met pursuant to adj' 



Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M^ Elmer M^ Crane 

Co' Drake, M^ Buck 

M"^ Manning M'' Condit 

Agreed That M"^ Condit pay to M' Liddle the sum of 
£25. 2. 1 for sundry expenses while in service and on express 
by order of Gen' Dickinson. 

Agreed That M' Condict pay to John Goldsmith the sum of 
Three pounds l)y order of the Council. 

Agreed That Mary Kerder, a Woman from Sussex County, 
whose husband is with the Enemy, have permission, together 
with her daughter to Go to Staten Island. 

Agreed 



£3. 


1 . 


6 


2. 


5. 





1. 


10. 


— 



208 

Agreed th.at there be paid to W™ Vandyke the sum of 
£7. 11. 3 for his trouble & expenses in bringing 4 deserters 
from Staten Island to this place from Elizabeth Town. 

M"^ Buck left his seat at the Board & AP Camp took his 
place. 

Evert Mount appeared again before the Board, & enlisting 
into our Service & taking the Oaths of Abjuration & Alle- 
giance prescribed by Law, was dismissed. 

Agreed That there be p'^ to Ja* Paxton, the following sums 
expended by him in hiring expresses, viz'' 

To William Rosin the sum of . . . 

To William Roscow — do — 
& to Richard Bordon — do — 

An application was made to the Board, by Ja^ Paxton, to 
have the following persons, employed in the Commissary Dcp*^ 
in this Town, excused from Military Duty, in the Militia, which 
being taken into consideration. 

Agreed That one Cooper be exempted, from his next Tour of 
Duty, in the Militia, Agreeable to the above Application. 

The persons above alluded to, are 1 Cooper 1 Commissary, 1 
Clerk, 1 Clerk of the Scales, & Superintendent of the Bake- 
houses & 1 Commissary. 

28"' Feby 1.778 

The Council met at Trenton. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M-^ Condict ' M^ Crane 

Co' Fleming M"^ Elmer 

M^ Cooper " M"" Buck 

The following persons viz Nathaniel Smith, Tho* Watts and 
Nicholas Rice, subjects of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 
being brought before the Board upon suspicion of their having 
been trading with the Enemy & examined relative thereto ; 
The Council were of opinion that the charge was not supported 
& they were accordingly dismissed. 

William Lippincott an inhabitant of l*hiladel}>hia appre- 
hended on his way to the Enemy without a passport is ordered 
to be committed to Burlington (iaol for trial. 

Stacy Atkinson being taken uj) on his way to Philadelphia 
with beef destined for that place was ordered to be committed 
in like manner. 

The 



209 

The like determination with regard to Jolm Osgood for car- 
rying flour to the Enemy in Philadelphia. 

Agreed that Co' Bowes Heed be directed to send to this 
place under a proper Guard, all the prisoners in Burlington 
Gaol Committed for or charged with trading with the Enemy, 
or going into their Lines without proper passports, together 
with their names. 

. Agreed that the Governor issue his order for impressing a 
competent number of Waggons for transporting the provisions 
purchased by the Board of War, of the State of Pennsylvania, 
to the Gallies who are in Great want of provisions and unable 
on that account to proceed on their intended cruize from this 
place towards Philadelphia to prevent the designs of the 
Enemy up the Delaware. 

Sunday, P' March 1. 118 

The Council 'Met. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"" Condit M"" Manning 

M'' Elmer M"^ Cooper 

M" Camp 

Tho' Hand, Patrick M'Nelly, & John Baylis deserting from 
the Enemy were brought before the Board, whose examination 
being taken, they were sent on to Head Quarters. 

2""^ March 1.778 

The Council met at Trenton 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor 

M-^ Cooper M"^ Elmer 

M^ Condit M' Buck 

M'' Crane 

Agreed That His Excellency the Governor be desired to 
write to the person in Fredericktown in Virginia who has the 
Custody of W" Wooley lately of Monmouth C" and a subject 
of this State, desiring him to deliver the said W"* Wooley to 
Richard Bell, he having promised to bring him into this State, 
and to Enter into Bond for his appearing before the Council of 
Safety of this State, in a reasonable time after his arrival in 
it. 

The 

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210 

Tlie following persons viz', Tlio^ Eldridge, John Pearson, 
Moses pippit, W'" Mattock, Samuel Skill, Tho" Bishop, Peter 
Becket, Stei)hen Becket, W"' Lippincott, Sam' Hackney, Joab 
Eldridge, Ezekiel Cox, Benj'" Nailor, John George, Simeon 
Collins, Rich'' M'Gennis, George French, John Brock, John 
Home, John Becket, John Lodge, Andrew Sweeton, and 
Richard Wright, were sent prisoners from Burlington to the 
Council of Safety upon suspicion of their having l)een trading 
with the Enemy. The former ten, confessing that they had 
been into the Enemy's lines & had taken provisions with them, 
& the latter that they had in like manner been into Philadelphia 
& returned into this State, without the license required by Law. 

Ordered That they all be Committed to Burlington Gaol for 
their trial. 

Agreed That the Delinquents abovenaraed be tried in the 
C of Burlington. 

3" March 1.778 

The Council of Safety met at Trenton. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M' Elmer M"^ Cooper 

M"- Buck M-- Tallman 

M"" Crane. 

Agreeable to a recommendation of the Court of Oyer & 
Terminer, & General Gaol Delivery hoi den at Freehold in & 
for the County of Monmouth Jany P' 1.778. 

Agreed that the foll^ Constables have compensation made 
them for their extraordinary attendance at said Court at the 
follg rates vizt. 

Ja^ Wilson 12 days c 20|. p day 
Joseph Coward 12 " 20 1. — do — 
Ja' Tapscott 10 — "— 20|. — do — 
Zep'' Morris 12 — "— 20|. —do- 
George Harrison Cryer 12 days c 10|. 

£52. 0. 

Nathaniel Middleton being called before the Board had the 
Affirmations to the Effect of the Oaths of Abjuration & 
Allegiance tendered to him, which he took & subscribed & was 
thereupon dismissed. 

Affreed 



£12. 


0. 





12. 


0. 


0. 


10. 


0. 


0. 


12. 


0. 





G. 


0. 






211 

Agreed that the Council purchase of Co' Sullivan one ton of 
Continental powder for the use of the State. 

Agreed That 160 Weight of the Said Powder & 100"' of 
Musket Bullets in the hands of M"" Baldwin, in Princeton be 
delivered to M*^ Ilendrick Van Brunt for the use of the Mon- 
mouth Militia. 

Saturday, 7*^ March 1.778 

The Council met at Trenton. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M'' Crane M"" Imlay 

M-" Ehuer M"^ Manning 

Co' Fleming. 

Elias Marsh, John Thompson, Norris Thorpe, & Matthias 
Iselstin, were brought before the Board, & having Severally 
took & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as 
prescribed by Law, were discharged ; the latter two, at the 
same time Entered into recognizance in £300 Each, for their re- 
spective appearances at the Supreme Court to be held in the 
C of Middlesex. 

Conrad Fredericks being brought before the Board for 
Going into the Enemy's lines, entered into Bond with Ab"^ W. 
Depuyster in £300 Each, for his appearance at the next Court 
of Oyer & Terminer, to be held in & for the C" of Essex. 

Gerrit Demarest, Gerrit Van Gieson, John Paulese & John 
Van Boskirk, who were confined at Morristown, to procure an 
Exchange of a like number of prisoners in New York, having 
had permission from this Board, on the 30"^ Ja"^' last, to return 
to their respective homes, for one month, to negotiate the Ex- 
change aforesaid, & were to reti;rn to Morristown within that 
time, if sucli Exchange was not Effected ; And the Board 
having received advice that they had respectively returned 
according to their respective Engagements (except Boskirk 
who is taken ill) & was desirous of having a further time 
allowed them for the ])urpose aforesaid. — 

Whereupon Agreed, That they have the same indulgence ex- 
tended to one month longer, from the date, at the expiration 
of which, they are to return to Morristown, provided the pro- 
posed Exchange does not take place. Agreed That Ab'" Van 
Gieson have leave in like manner to go home for a month. 

9"' March 



212 

9^^ March l.VYS 

The Council met at Trenton. 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor 
M' Crane M-^ Elmer 

M"^ Elmer C'o' Fleming 

]\P Buck Co' Drake 

Agreed That there l)e purchased from M'' Collins half a ream 
of his printing paper for the use of the Council of Safety tfc 
that C'o' Drake pay for the Same. 

Agreed that the powder purchased from Co' Sullivan 
for the use of the State, except the 160"' delivered to II end rick 
Van Brunt, and the 180'''' thereof to be sent to the C" of Cum- 
berland, be deposited in Morris County, under the Care of Gen' 
Winds, who is to make return thereof to his Excellency the 
Governor, & the said powder after the same shall be so de- 
posited is to he delivered by Gen' Winds to the order of His 
Excellency for the use of the Militia. 

Agreed that the C° of 60 men, one lieu' & an Ensign (that 
Major Goetchius, by an order of the 5"' December last, was 
authorized to raise for the defence of Bergen C ■', & which wei-e 
to continue in Service during 3 months from the date thereof) 
be continued for 3 months longer from the date hereof unless 
sooner discharged, or that the like number be raised & con- 
tinued for that time, & that Major Goetchius be authorized to 
raise four light Horsemen, out of his said Company of Infantry 
who are to be allowed the same pay & rations as the other 
light horsemen of this State. 

March 10"^ 1.778 

The Council met at Trenton 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M^ Buck M^ Camp 

M'' Manning Co' Drake 

Co' Fleming. 

Samuel Titus was called before the Board & it being proved 
that he had asked for 5"''' of Butter more than the Law allows, 

Agreed 



213 

Agreed that he be tined the sum of £6. 0. 0. for the breach of 
the law in so doing & forfeit the sum of 13|9 the price asked 
for the butter aforesaid. 

Samuel Tucker appeared before the Board & having taken 
& subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as pre- 
scribed by Law, was thereupon dismissed. 

Ordered that M'' Condit pay to Tho*^ Philipse for the use of 
Henry Post the sum of £10. 14. 3 for his time & trouble in 
attending the Council of Safety as a light Horseman from the 
22 Feby to the 4 March. 

Agreed that a subpoena do issue for the appearance of 
Joseph Higby before this Board at 7 O'clock, this Evening to 
give Evidence in behalf of the State against Woolingstou 
Redman, & that a Warrant issue for the appearance of the 
said Redman at the same time. 

A. M. 

Present as before. 

Woolingston Redman appearing before the Board pursuant 
to warrant & confessing that he had Sold 200w'^ of Flour at a 
higher price than the law directs. Agreed that he be fined the 
Sum of £6. 0. for the said Ottence & also the sum of £3. 6|. 
being the price demanded for the said 200"'^ 

Agreed that his Excellency publish an advertisement direct- 
ing the Farmers in the Neighbourhood of this place to bring 
their provisions into the town, without the fear of having their 
Waggons, Horses & Cattle taken from them for the Service of 
the Army. 

March 13"^ 1.778. 
The Council met at Trenton. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M^ Manning M-^ Tallman 

M^ Condit M^ Elmer 

Co> Drake, 

Ordered That M"" Condit pay to Ja' Serrings & others the 
sum of £40. 11. 7 for attending the Council of Safety as Light 
Horsemen. 

Agreed That 200 weight of lead made into Ball & 500 flints 
be delivered to Newcomb Thomson for the use of the Cumber- 
land C Militia. 

March 



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March 17"^ 1.778 
The Council met at Trenton. 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor 

]\r C'ondit Co' Fleming 

M"^ INIanning M"^ Camp 

M"" Buck ]SP Speaker 

Agreed That there be paid to Jonathan Dear for the use of 
Andrew McMackin, the sum of £6. 16. 6 for casting musket 
balls for the use of the State & for his expenses attending the 
Same. 

Edward Steward being l)rought before the Board, upon Sus- 
picion of coming into this State as a Spy from the Enemy, & 
there not being Sufficient Evidence to convict him of the Fact, 

Agreed that he be remanded, until further testimony be liad 
on the subject. 

John Paradise was brought before the Board, for going into 
the Enemy's lines, & returning into this State, without a pass- 
port. 

Whereupon, Agreed, that he have five days to consider 
whether he Avill enlist into one of the Battalions of this State in 
the Continental Service, & that in the meantime he be com- 
mitted to the Guard in this place. 

Agreed that Co' Hath way receive from JNP Ogden, at ]>oon- 
town, the 20.000 flints sent or to be sent into this State, by M'' 
Archibald Mercer, from Boston, (lirst paying to Ogden at Boon- 
town for the cartage) & to be accountable for them when pro- 
perly called upon. 

Agreed that there be paid to Major Asher Holmes, the sum 
of £'120— for the use of the Wives, Widows & Children, of 
such of the Militia inhabitants of Monmouth C"^', who have 
been Either taken prisoners by the Enemy or Killed in Battle 
& who are proper objects of public charity, to be distributed 
among them at discretion. 

The prisoners & killed Are; James Hiljlnts, Peter Yatcman, 
Sam' Hanzey, John Bowes, Abraham Merlat, Nathan Maxin, 
Joseph Davis, W"^ Norris, W'" Cole, Alex'' Clark, Lambert 
Johnston, & Obadiah Stilhvel. 

Agreed that there be paid to Major Alfred Holmes for 
monies expended by him in paying Sundry expresses on the 
l^ublic Service the sum of £' t. 9. 9 

Agreed That there be paid to M"^ Manning for the use of 

Reuben 



215 

Reuben Potter, for his expenses in removing the wife of Ellis 
Barron, the wife of S:vmnel Moores, tSo the wife of Moses 
Write from Woodbridge to Eliz. Town, to be sent over with a 
Flag from tlience to Staten Island, by order of the Council of 
Safety the sum of £11. lOj— 

Agreed that there be paid to John Buck for the use of New- 
comb Thompson the Sum of £7. 10|- for Conveying Military 
Stores from Princeton to Cumberland C"^' 

Agreed that there be paid to Johu Hart for the use of the 
Constables, for their extraordinary Services in attending the 
Court of Oyer & Terminer, held at Flemiugtown for the 
County of Hunterdon, the sum of £32. 0. 0. 

Agreed That there be paid to John Hart Esq"" for the use of 
Elijah Stout, for his Services in attending the Court of Flem- 
iugtown the sum of £2. 16. 10. 

Agreed that there be paid to John Hart Esq"^ for the use of 
John Paral, for the expenses attending the Cure of a Wound 
which he received on the 26 Jany while Engaged in the Militia 
in Co' Chambers' Battalion, in an action with the Enemy, the 
sum of £10. 0. 0. 

Agreed that there be paid to John Hart Esq"" for the use of 
James Blooks the amount of monies paid to the Doctor for the 
Cure of a Wound received from the Enemy while on Military 
Duty, the sum of £5. 15. 6. 

March 18. 1.778 

The Council met at Trenton. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M' Tallraan M' Manning 

Co' Fleming M"" Buck 

M' Speaker M'' Imlay 

Agreed that Stephen Burrows, & William Heburn his jour- 
neyman, (or any journeyman he at present Employs) be ex- 
empted from Military Duty in the Militia, during the time they 
shall be Engaged in repairing the Saddles & accoutrements of 
the First Ilegiment of Virginia Cavalry, Commanded by Co' 
Bland, & that this exemption continue in force no longer than 
they are wanted for the business aforesaid. 

Agreed that Alexander Edwards Miller, employed at W™ 
Lewis' Mill & that Joseph Smith & Jacob Davenport, Cooj^ers, 
engaged at the same place, be excused from serving in the 
Militia for one month from the date hereof. 

Agreed 



216 

Agreed Tliat Tlioiuas Hunt, Jolui Bellerjan, & Samuel 
Tucker Jun'', employed in making & mending Boots for the 
Cavalry by W"' Tucker, be excused from doing duty in the 
Militia, during tlie time they shall be engaged in that work; — 

Agreed that there be paid to Joseph Holingshead for provid- 
ing 76 prisoners in Burlington, & the Guard kept over them, 
with Victuals, Wood & other Necessaries in the Month of 
September last, & for his time & expenses in attending the 
same, the sum of £82. 2|. 

March 2u"' 1.778 

The Council met at Trenton 

Present, as before. 

A Memorial presented to the Treasury board by Tho* 
Leaming, respecting a quantity of Salt taken from him by 
Commissary Hugg, & by them to the Governor & Executive 
Council of this State, being read & M' Leaming having 
opened the case, The Council thought proper to defer the 
hearing till depositions were taken on the part of the public, 
respecting the Matters complained of. 

2r' March 1.778 
The Council met at Princeton. 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor 

M^ Buck, M^ Tallman 

M"^ Manning Co' Fleming 

Co' Drake, 

Agreed that his Excellency the Governor be desired to 
write to the person in Reading in Pennsylvania, who has the 
Custody of Jacob Bogert lately of Bergen County and a sub- 
ject of this State desiring him to deliver the said Jacob Bogert 
to Hendrick Bogert & Samuel Campbell they having promised 
to bring him into this State, and to enter into Bond in £300— 
lawful money, of the State aforesaid, for his appearing before 
the President & Council of Safety thereof, in a reasonable 
time after his arrival in it. 

22"" March 1.778 

The Council met, 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor. 
Co' Fleming M"" Camp 

M' Manning M"^ Buck 

Co' Drake. Ordered 



217 

Ordered, That in Virtue of a resolution of the Council & 
Assembly, Wati'es Smith be appointed to impress Six Strong 
Waggons on timber wheels, with six horses Each & 18 waggons 
•with 4 horses Each, & a sufficient number of Drivers for remov- 
ing Cannon to the neighborliood of Trenton, & removing Stores 
& Ammunition, to Pittston, tfe Common Stores, Rigging & 
Sails to convenient places out of the enemy's reach which 
common Stores, ammunition, rigging & Sails, belong to 
the Navy Board, of Pennsylvania, to be continued in 
Service for any term not exceeding six days, provided that 
the said Navy Board, Engage to pay the owners ©f the 
said Carriages, Wagons & Teams so impressed & the said 
Drivers, the like Wages, as they are allowed when in the 
service of the Continent, & also make the said Watres Smith 
a reasonable Compensation for his trouble as Waggon-Master. 

John Paradise was discharged from Custody upon Entering 
into recognizance with George Anthony in £300 to appear at 
the next Court of Oyer & Terminer for the County of Hunterdon. 

March 24"' 1.778 

The Council met at Trenton 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

]\P Buck, Co^ Fleming 

M"" Camp, M'' Condict 

M-^ Crane, M^ Imlay 

Agreed that Brig''"" Gen' Winds, succeed Co' Seely in the 
post at Elizabeth Town, & that he be informed thereof by 
letter from His Excellency. 

Upon the Application of Benjamin Smith, Agreed that 
Benj'" Smith and David Van Corden, his apprentices, and Lott 
Dunborr & W"' Yard his journeymen, employed in working for 
the Continental light horse, stationed in this town, be ex- 
empted from Serving their respective Tours of Duty, in the 
Militia for the space of two weeks from the date hereof. 

Agreed that the Powder purchased by the Council of Safety, 
for the use of the State, and lodged in this town, be removed 
into Burlington Co'', & put under the care of M"^ John Tomkin 
& that the person who Carries the said powder call at M'^ Im- 
lay's, for the lead at his house, to be deposited with the powder 
at ]Nr Tomkin's, & that M"^ Tomkin be desired to make up into 
Cartridges the said powder as far as the lead will permit ; & to 
deliAerthem out as occasion may require, to the Commanding 
Officer for the time being, in the Western parts of the State. 

March, 
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March, 25"' 1778 



The Council met at Trenton. 



Present, 

M-" Buck, M' Condict 

M"^ Imlay, M"^ Crane 

M-^ Cooper, M' Talhuan, 

M'' Linn, Co' Drake 

Co' Fleming, M"- Camp 

His Excellency the Governor being absent, <fe the Majority 
of the Council of Safety present, they proceeded (pursuant to 
the Authority Given in and by the 21'*' Section of an act en- 
titled "An Act for constituting a Council of Safety") to the 
choice of a president for the time being when the lion'''' John 
Stevens Esq"^ was unanimously appointed to the Chair, who 
took his seat accordingly. 

The following persons, viz* W'" llawson, Sara' Courzens, 
John Sweeton, it Joshua Clever, subjects of this State, Ja* Bes- 
ley, Michael Mains, & Joseph Dain, Citizens of Delaware State, 
& Abraham Williams lately of Virginia, were sent from Cum- 
berland, before the Board; The Council having taken tfc reduced 
to writing tlieir res})ective examinations, & l)eing infoi'med that 
they had l)een previously examined by the Atty Gen', 

Agreed That before they Are proceeded against, a letter be 
written to M' Patterson for information of what he knows' 
concerning theni. 

Samuel Davis Jun"", Christopher Guron, Seth I3rook & Josiah 
Lawrence, being in like manner brought before the Board in 
order that they might be disposed of out of the reach of the 
Enemy, & it appearing that they were under Sentence of the 
Law for divers crimes & misdemeanors, — The Council thought 
proper to leave them in the Custody of the Sherifi', until the 
law has been duly executed upon them. 

Agreed that M'' Condict pay to W'" Low, the sum of £6. IG 9. 
in compensation for his time & expenses in bringing the above 
persons from Cumberland before the Council of Safety. 

26 March 1.778 
The Council met at Trenton. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M'- Crane M^ Buck 

jM'' Imlay M' Cooper 

M' Elmer Co' Fleming 

M^ Condict. The 



219 

The following prisoners from Gloucester, vizt, Jacob Shoulder, 
Jacob Mouse, Isaac Zane, 8am' & W'" Hewling, Tho- & Jacob 
Jones, W'" Davenport, Tho^ Smith, Gunrod Shoemaker, Daniel 
Murray, and Blakey Hurltey, and a Negro Man belonging to 
John Cox, severally appeared before the Board; — Their several 
confessions before Justice Hugg having been read, & they ex- 
amined thereui)on & it being too late to Enter upon their re- 
spective Cases, The Council Adj'd till tomorrow morning 9 
O'clock, 



27*'' March 1.7 7 8 



The Council met, pursuant to adj* 



Present, 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M'' Elmer, Co' Fleming 

M"- Condict, M'' Buck, 

M"" Imlay, 

The Council having received the necessary proofs from the 
Attorneys Gen' respecting the prisoners who were brought 
before the Board on the 25"', came to the following determina- 
tion concerning them; vizt: 

That William Rawson & Saiiiuel Cousens for going into the 
Enemy's lines, & furnisliing them with provisions & returning 
into this State Contrary to Law, have five days to consider 
whether they will Enlist into the Continental Army or be 
Committed for their trial. 

That Joshua Clever & John Sweeton be dismissed on taking 
the Oaths or affirmations to Gov' And 

That Michael Main, James Besley & Joseph Dain, subjects 
of the Delaware State be sent to Head Quarters to l»e at the 
disposal of (tcu' Washington. 

The Council resumed the Consideration of the prisoners from 
Gloucester, referred from the last Evening to this ^Morning, when 
the following resolutions respecting them were agreed to, viz* 

That William Hewling & Tho^ Jones be committed to Gaol 
for trial. 

That Jacob Shoulder, Jacob Mouse, Isaac Zane and Sam' 
Hewling, have 5 days to determine whether they will enlist 
into the Continental Service during the War or be committed 
for their trial, for going into the Enemy's lines & returning 
into this State contrary to Law. 

That Jacob Jones, Gunrod Shoemaker, William Davenport, 
Tho^ Smith and a neoro man belonscino; to John Cox be dis- 

charged 



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cliarged, tlic former four on taking the Oaths to Government 
prescribed by Law. 

And That Daniel Murray & Blakey Hurltey, Suspected of 
being Spies from the Enemy & also for P^ndeavoring to pass 
Counterfeit money, found upon them, be sent to Head Quarters. 

Joshua Clever, John Sweeton, Jacob Jones, Gunrod Shoe- 
maker, & Tho^ Smith were called in & ha\ing taken and sub- 
scribed the Oaths of Al)juration & Allegiance as by Law di- 
rected, were severally discharged. 

William Davenport was also called in, Who having taken 
the Affirmations to the Effect of the Oaths of Abjuration & 
Allegiaiu-e & was in like manner dismissed. 

James Stealman, ap})eared before the IJoard & Entered into 
recognizance in the sum of £100 — to appear at the next Court 
of Oyer & Terminer to be held in & for the County of Essex, 
to give Evidence in behalf of the State against W'" Hewling 
& Tho^ Jones. 

Agreed that IVP Condict pay to M' Buck for the use of John 
Soullard, for the expenses attending the bringing a number of 
prisoners from Cumberland before the Council of Safety £17. 7.|" 

Agreeable to the recommendation of the Justices of the 
Court of Oyer & Terminer held at Crosswicks, in & for the C" 
of Burlington, in the Month of March 1.778. 

Resolved That the Constables hereafter named, be allowed 
the several sums aimexed to their names, as a compensation for 
their respective services at said Court, Vi/.t 

John Hodgkinson Constable for attending 9 days 

c 12|. Each ' . 

To his serving 4 Sul)poenas. 14 miles Each 

Tho* Powell, Constable for attending 9 days c \2\. 

Each ' . . 

To his serving 4 subpoenas. 14 miles Each 

John Smith's attendance as Constable, for 9 davs 

c 12|. Each " . 

To his serving 3 Sub]»oenas 8 miles Each, 

John Singleton's attendance as Constable, for 9 days 

c 12|. p day 5. 8. 

Richard Cox's attendance as Constable, for 9 days 

c 12l. Each \ 5. 8. 

Joseph Mingin's attendance as Constable 9 days 

c 12| Each, ,5. 8. 

To his serving 4 subp' 14 Miles Each . . . 1. 10. 

£37. 18. — 

Agreed 



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Agreed that M"" Conflict pay to Peter Schenck for the use of 
Aslier Holmes for money paid by liim to an Express for going 
from Morris Town & New German Town to tlie S})eaker ol tlie 
Assembly, at the request of the Atty (ien' the sum of 1'6. 8. 2 

Agreed that M' Condict i)ay to Peter Schenck, for the use of 
Asher Holmes the sum of £5. 8. 9 being Money laid out by 
him, in bringing Ammunition from Eliz: Town to Freehold for 
the use of the Monmoutli Militia. 

Agreed that Bartholomew Fort a Cooper employed at 
making Casks, at George Bergen's JVIill be excused from 
serving in the Militia for the space of one month from the date 
hereof. 



April, pt i.YYs 



The Council met at Trenton. 



Present, 

M"^ Vice president 

M^ Imlay M-" Elmer 

M"- Buck M^ Cooper 

M"^ Condict. 

William M^Collam, Capt" of the "Carolina" Paquet, & 
Hugh Smith Mate of the Same, together with live Sailors 
taken l)y John Brooks Commander of the Sloop " Scorpion," 
from Salem in New England, were brought before the Board; 
whereupon agreed, 

That C-ap'" M'^^CoUam & Hugh Smith be put on parole to re- 
main in this town until further orders, & that the Sailors be 
committed to the Guard, 

Agreed That the president draw on Cap'" Tucker for 150 
Cartridges for the use of Capt" Quigly's Guard stationed at 
this place & take his receipt for the same, he promising to 
return them within a month. 

Adj^' till ;{ o'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to a<lj* 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M'' Condict M-^ Elmer 

M*" Manning M"" Buck 

Co' Fleming 

Agreed that there be paid to John Drake for the use of Ben- 
jamin Blackwell for serving the Council of Safety as a light 

Horseman 



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Horseman from the 2'"' March 1.V78 to tlie P^ April the Sum 
of £17. 2|. 

That there be paid to John Drake for the use of Tho'' 
Philipse for the like services from the 2'2 February to tlie l"^ 
April 1.778 the sum of £25. 9|. 

That there l)e ]»aid to Jolin Drake for his time & expenses in 
attending the Council of Safety as a light Horseman, from the 
2'' March to the r' April 1.778 £16. 11. 9 

And that there be paid to Benjamin Smith for the use of 
John Stevens for the like services the sum of £8. 0. 4. 

Agreed that there paid to Cap' Leek for his expenses for 
bringing Cap'" jM'CoUam his mate & men who were taken by 
John Brooks Commander of the Sloop " Scorpion " of New 
England, from ^gg Harbour before the Council of Safety at 
Trenton the sum of £25. 2|. 

Agreed that M' Parker have leave for a fortnight to go to 
New York to negotiate the Exchange of M"" Fell & to return 
to Morristown at the end of that time. 

April 2. 1.778 

The Council met at Trenton. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M-" Condit M^ Elmer 

M"^ Camp M"^ IManning 

M' Buck. 

Agreed that there be advanced to M' Tallman the sum of 
£3. 0. being money paid by him to an Express for riding to 
Haddonfield with a letter to Co' Shreive from Gen' Washuig- 
ton. 

Ordered that M' t'ondict pay to W'" Seaman for riding Ex- 
press for the Council of Safety & attending them as light 
Horseman, from the 2'"^ March to the P' April the sum of 
£18. 18. 9 

Agreed that the remaining quantity of Powder in the hands 
of Co' Sullivan be removed to Princeton. 

April 4*'' 1.778 

Present 

M-^ Vice President 

M' Condit M' Elmer 

M"^ Crane M' Cooper 

Co' Fleming Sam' 



223 

Sam' Hewling appeared before the Board & gave recog- 
nizance for his appearance at the next Snpreme Court in Bur- 
lington; 

Jacob Mouse entered into IJond with 8am' Hewling his surety 
in £300 Each for his appearance at the same Court at the same 
time. 

Agreed That the prisoners under Guard at this place be re- 
moved from thence to Princeton under the care of Cap'" Quigly. 

Ordei-ed That a Warrant be issued to James Ledden, to take 
Marmaduke Abbot & l)ring him before the Council of Safety 
on Monday next at Princeton. 

Peter Vreeland appeared before the Board, & gave recogni- 
zance with Ric'' Kyerson his surety in £300 Each, to appear 
at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer for Bergen County. 

Agreed that there be paid to Cap'" Ward for bringing the 
above-named Vreeland before the Council of Safety the sum of 
£6. 0. 0. 

April 6"^ 1.77S 
The Council met at Princeton, 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M' Crane, M' Buck 

M'" Linn, M"" Camp 

M-- Condict 

Agreed that John M'^ Arthur have leave to go into the City 
of Philadelphia on his way to Ireland. 

Agreed that W"' M^Collam Cap' of the " Carolina" Paquet, 
Hugh Smith his Mate, & W" Oliver, Extopher CoUan, W"^ 
Price & John Marton, Sailors on board the Same — Daniel 
Murray, Blakey Hurltey, Michael Main, Ja*^ Besley, Joseph 
Dain, Asher Horner, John Shever, Jacob Miller, Israel Mills, 
IMartin, Cap'" Sloan of the Brig "John," Cap* Malony 
of an Armed Schooner be sent under Guard to Head Quarters 
and delivered up to Gen' W^ashington, 

April 7*'' 1.77S 
The Council met at Princeton. 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M"^ C^ooper, M"" Elmer 

M' Tallman, M^ Tallman 

M"^ Crane, M'' Manning- 

Agreed 



224 

Agreed that there be paid to Cap'" Christopher Marsh, for 
the use of the following Persons, in his troop of liglit liorse, for 
their several services in riding Express for Gen' Dickenson, 
from the 26*'' October to the 25"' November, the several sums 
annexed to their res]»ective names, vizt: 

1.7V7 , £. S. D. 

Octr 26"' For Joseph Martin fo^his expenses in 
riding express V days, from Gen' Dick- 
enson, to the Counties of Morris Somer- 
set & Sussex, . . . . . 5. 5. 
" :{0 For expenses in riding express from Gen' 

Dickenson to Gen' Wasliington 5 days 3. 15. 
" 31^' For Tlio'' Eaton's Expenses in riding 3 

days from (Ten' Dickenson to Freehold 2. 5. 
For A8ha]>el Freeman for his expenses 
3 days in the like service from Gen' 
Dickenson to Gen' Heard & Co'- Fre- 
linghuysen & Dunn . . . .1. 10. () 

Novr 17. For Nathaniel Crane for his Expenses 
2 days from Gen' Dickenson to Hi- 

bernia 1. 1ft. 

23. For Elihu Pearson for his Expenses in 
tlie same service 2^ days from Gen' 
Dickenson to Flemingtown . . 1. 17. 6 

25. For W'" Ratiisden's ex])resses 2 days in 
riding Express from Gen' Dickenson to 
Co' Frelinghuysen . . . . 1. 10. 



i;i7. 12. 6 



Agreed that there be paid to Nehemiali Dunham Esi]'" for 
the use of Peter l^arker, <4eorge Lupick, & Joseph McCatierty 
Carrying prisoners trum Pittstown to Morristown 6 days at 15|* 
p day; also 31"* over to the said Barker as Sergeant . £13. 13. |. 

Agreed that the following Persons be sent to Head Quarters 
under (Tuard & delivered to Gen' Washington, vizt: 

p *^ ( prisoners of War of British Infantry taken 

T ^ I,*" ■ 1 ( at Brandy wine 

Ja^ Brinly ) •' 

Robert Caimon, ] 

(Teorge Parkei-, I r» w i c i i • * *i 4 < 

T , T> ' British Sciimen nelon^ino; to the transiiort 

J ohn Bane, > ,, i i i r i') r^ ^ tJ^ ■ 

T ^ i> ', I " Lord Howe Cap'^ 1^ rancis. 

J a'' 1 eacock, '■ 

Ja^ Cook, J 

Jo^ 



Jo® Hissock, 

Fr"* Warrington, 

Samuel Weekly 
W" Wilson 
Timothy Hay, 

Edward Stewart, 



Cap*= 
Geo. 



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belonging to the brig " Lord Howe 

Sloan, 
of the "Baltic Merchant" Cap'" 
Masters. 
) belonging to the Merchantman brig 
\ " Nancy " Cap' Dexter. 

Marriner on board the " Carolina " packet, 

Cap'" M^'Collam. 
belonging to York, suspected for being a 
Spy, travelled from Philadelphia to 
Jersey with Merchandize. 
Abraham Williams, belonging to Philadelphia, who came into 
Jersey to purchase provisions with in- 
tent to carry them into the Enemy's 
lines, 
taken up by Cap'" Parker for deserting 

from the light Horse, 
taken up for travelling without a Pass, 
suspected of having deserted from Gen' 
Burgoyne's Army of Prisoners, to make 
his way into Philadelphia. 
Agreed that William Heuling, Tho^ Jones, W"' Rawson, 
Sam' Cousens, Jacob Shoulder, & Isaac Zane, for carrying pro- 
visions into Philadelphia & returning into this State, be com- 
mitted to Morristown Gaol for their trial, & that Warrants of 
Commitment do thereupon issue. 

Agreed that John King enter into recognizance with Wil- 
liam Nutt his surety for his appearance at the next Supreme 
Court in Burlington. 



John Martin, 
John Williamson, 



April 8"> 1.778 



The Council met at Princeton. 



Present, 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M"" Camp M^ Crane 

M^ Cooper M'- Condict 

M"" Elmer 

Agreed that there he paid on account to Josiah Burnet an 
Ensign in the 8"' Company of the 1^' Regiment of Morris C 
Militia, who was wounded on the 15"^ day of Sep'"^ last at 
2"'' River, for his present relief the sum of |60"", and that D"^ 
Peter Smith deliver an account of the particulars of his bill for 
administering Medicines to the Said Burnet. 

Agreed 
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226 

Agreed that Benjamin Spinning, John Spinning, & Nathaniel 
Bond, three prisoners in New Ark Gaol charged with going 
into tlie Enemy's lines, without passports, be brought before 
the Council of Safety. 

Agreed that Gerrit Demarest, Gerrit Van Gieson, John 
Paulis, John Van Boskirk, & Ab"' Van Gieson, have leave to 
go to their respective homes for the Space of Six weeks from 
this time. 



9*'^ April 1.778 



The Council met at Princeton 



Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M' Tallman M' Elmer 

M^ Speaker M' Buck 

M^ Crane 

Agreed that W™ Alger, Sent before the Board by Justice 
Loyd for going into & returning from the Enemy's lines, be 
committed to Essex Gaol & that a Warrant of Commitment be 
made out for that purpose. 

Upon the Petition of Duncan INFCall setting forth that he 
was a deserter from the British Army and had been called 
upon to Serve in the Militia of this State & had been fined for 
non-attendance, craving an exemption from service. The 
Council advised his Excellency to direct the Officers to excuse 
him from Military Duty. 

Agreed That there be paid to M"^ Buck for tne use of Benoni 
Dare, for riding express for Gen' Newcomb, with orders to 
several Co''^ 4 days at |3^" p day 

Agreed that Samuel Minor be Summoned to attend the 
Council of Safety. 



10*'' April 1.778 



The Council met at Princeton, 



Present. 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M' Buck M"^ Elmer 

M^ Camp M-^ Tallman 

Co' Drake M"' Hoopes 

M"" Crane Co' Cook 

Samuel 



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Samuel Minor was brought before the Board & it appearing 
that he had Endeavoured, by conversation, to discourage per- 
sons Engaged in the American Cause ; — Agreed that he find 
Security for his appearance at the next Court of Gen' Q"" Ses- 
sions, of the Peace for the County of Middlesex, which, having 
accordingly given with John Davis his Surety in £300 Each, 
& was thereupon dismissed. 

Ruelof Jacobus, Nicholas Jones, John Schamerhorn, Samuel 
Berry & David Brown, being brought before the Board, and 
the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance being tendered to them, 
they Severally took and subscribed the same & was thereupon 
discharged. 

Tho"* Jones appeared before the Board & having entered into 
recognizance with Nicholas Jones his Surety in £300 Each for 
his appearance at the next Court of Gen' Q' Sessions of the 
peace, for the C'^ of Bergen, was thereupon dismissed. 

Agreed that Cap'" John Mead be allowed the sum of 
£5. 0. for bringing the above-named persons from Bergen C° 
before the Council of Safety. 

Agreed that John Dennis Esq"^ be summoned to appear before 
the Council of Safety at this State, 

ll'*^ April 1.778 
The Council met at Princeton 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M-^ Crane M-" Manning 

M^ Camp M^ Buck 

Co' Drake, 

Agreed that Jacob Weiser be summoned to attend this Board 
forthwith. 

Agreed that John Richmond suspected of being a dangerous 
person, enter into bond with security, to remain within one mile 
of New Germantown in Hunterdon County, until the further 
order of the Council of Safety respecting him, which having 
done, with Jacob Hyer, his surety, in £300 Each, was there- 
upon discharged. 

13"' April 1.778 
The Council met at Princeton 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M-" Camp M^ Elmer 

Co' Cook M- Buck 

M"' Manning M"^ Fenemore 

Agreed 



228 

• Agreed that Heniy Bogert & Jacob Lessheir who were 
taken with provisions intended for the Enemy be committed to 
Essex Gaol, for their tryal, & that Elias Komyn enter into re- 
cognizance to appear against them at the next Court of Oyer 
& Terminer in Essex County. 

Agreed that Elias Romyn for his time & expenses in bring- 
ing the above persons from Bergen County & as an allowance 
for returning home be paid the sum of £S. 18. 0. & that 
Codenis Hoaglandt for assisting in the same service, be allowed 
the sum of £3. 0. 0. 

Agreed that John Barnhill, John Barcalow, & Okey Voor- 
hise, Employed at the Ferry of John Sherard on the Delaware, 
together with the said Sherard himself be exempted from doing- 
duty, in the Militia, until the further orders of the Council of 
Safety — 

14th ^pj.ii 1 7Y8 

The Council met at Princeton 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor — 

jVP Manning M^^ Tallman 

M-^ Camp M^ Buck 

Co' Cook Co' Drake 

Benjamin Spinning, John Spinning & Nathaniel Bond, 
agreeable to their petition were brought before the Board; 
The Council having heard their Several examinations read, 
Agreed that they be returned to Essex Gaol, for Tryal, & that 
they defray the expenses of the Guard in bringing them here, 
& also their chai'ges in returning them back — Settled at 
£10. 0. 6. 

15 April 1.778 

The Council met, 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M^ Buck Co' Drake 

M"^ Fenemore Co' Cook 

M^ Camp, M^ Tallman 

Agreed that there be paid to Tho'' Fenemore Esq"^ for the 
use of Sam' Fenemore the sum of £7. 15|. for riding Express 
by order of Co' Ellis, to the following places from the 2'"' March 
1.778 vizt — To Bordentown — To Burlington. To Salem, 
Trenton, Burlington, Long a coming, & Linneminein; — 

18 April 



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18 April 1.778 

The Council mot at Princeton, 

Present — 

His Excellency the Governor. 

Co' Drake ' iM' Con diet 

M"^ Fenemore M' Tallman 

M' Speaker Col. Cook. 

Agreed that there be paid to Hannah Gaffin (or to her 
order) the widow of John Gaffin a soldier in Capt Polliemus's 
Company, of the the P' New Jersey lieg\ who died at Crown 
Point the 3^'' July 1.777 the sum of |30"". 

Agreed that W'" Hewling Jacob Fitzrandolph <fc W"' Pace 
be tried at the Court now sitting at New Ark in the County of 
Essex. 

Agreed that the following persons, vizt, Henry Bogart, 
Jacob Soyier, Rynere Blanchard, David Rattan, Simeon Van 
Ripen, Joseph Berry, Benjamin Zobriski, Nancy Arnold, Evert 
Rickman, Stephanus Torhune, Ste])hen Berry, James Furh)Uglj, 
Elias Romhie, Matthew Reach, Austern Wright, Ja" Wells, 
John Dey, Jacob Morris, Tho** Jones, W^"' Rawson, Samuel 
Cousins, Jacob Shoulder, & Isaac Zane, be tried at the County 
of Essex, altho' the crimes they stand charged with, were done 
or committed in any other County. 



19t»^ April 1778 



The Council met, 



Present 

M^ Speaker Co' Cook 

M^ Tallman Co' Drake 

M"^ Manning M"" Elmer 

Agreed That the Council of Safety meet next Tuesday at 
Moi-ristown. 



29^'' April 1.778 



The Council met at Morri&town. 



Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"^ Smith M' Condict 

Co' Cook Co' Drake, 

Agreed 



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Agreed that M'' Conflict pay to Cornelius Stoothoft' for his 
attending the Governor & Council of Safety as a light horse- 
man, from the 13*'' to the 24"^ April the sum of £6. 5. 9. 

That there be paid to W" Vanduyn for the same services 
from the 13'" to the 29"' April, the sum of £10. 16. 2 

That there be paid to John Demont for the like services for 
the same time as above the sum of £12. 8. 9 

And that there be paid to Fredk. Ten Eyck for attending the 
Gov'' & Council of Safety as above from the 13'" to the 29"' 
April, the sum of £11. 8. 2. 

Isaac Conklin appeared before the Board, & having taken & 
subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law 
directed, & was thereupon discharged. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock. 

30"' April 1.778 
The Council met pursuant to Adjournment. 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor 

M-^ Condict ' Co' Cook 

M^ Smith Co' Drake 

M^ Crane 

Agreed tliat M' Condict pay to Stephen Drake a soldier in 
Josiah Hall's Company for the loss of his pay and rations from 
the 1*^ April to the 15"' May, in Consequence of a Wound he 
received in the 3 months' service the sum of £5. 12. 6. 

That there be pai<:l to Edward Tibit upon the same Account 
as above the sum of £5. 12. 6, and 12|. over being money ad- 
vanced by him to the Doctor. 

That there be paid to Peter Hill for the same reason the 
same sum. 

And that there be paid to Elias Bedford a Corporal in the 
same Company for his pay & rations duiing 3 months, in con- 
sequence of a Wound he received at the time above mentioned 
the sum of £8. 5| and also 96 1 over being the amount of monies 
paid by him to the doctor — 

Agreed that there be paid to James Burnet for the use of 
Josiah Burnet an Ensign of the 8'" Company in the 1^' Regi- 
ment the sum of £60. 18. 1. being the amount of monies ex- 
pended by him towards the Cure of a wound he received on 
the 15 Sept 1.777 

Affreed 



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Agreed that M"^' Esther Troiap the wife of John Troixp, 
together with her child have leave to pass to her husband in 
the Enemy's lines, upon condition that she do not return into 
this State during the present war, and that she take with her, 
her own & her child's wearing Apparel — 

Agreed that His Excellency draw upon the Treasurer for 
£1.000 for the use of the Council of Safety — 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock. 

r' May 1.778 

Met pursuant to adj"^ 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor — 

M^ Condict " Co^ Cook 

M^ Smith Col Dj..^|,e 

M"^ Crane 

Agreed that John Fatilkinier be discharged from the parole, 
which he gave to the Council of Safety on January last. 

Agreed that Geradus Dnyckinck for Ceriain Goods sold to 
Joseph Lindly, upon his own confession, incur the following 
fines & forfeitures, viz' 

For selling 4 yds Silk peeling c $16 p y'^ without ) 
certificate — forfeiture of same £24. 0. fine > 
£6. 0. ) £30. 0. 

For selling — do — at higher price than limited ) 

by Law, the same forfeiture & the same fine \ 30. 0. 

For selling 3"^ of Red wool c 2|(i p "^' Avithout 
Certificate — Forfeiture of same 7|6. Fine ) 
£6. 0. j" G. 7. 6 

Selling — do — above the legal price, the same 

forfeiture & the same fine .... 6. 7. 6 



£72. 15. 
Costs allowed to the Complainant to be deducted 

from the above ...... 3. 7. 6 



£69. 7. 6 



Agreed that M'' Condict pay to Stephen Crane Esq'' for the 
use of Michael Magee, a private in Capt" Marsh's troop of 

lischt 



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light horse, who was wounded in an Engagement at Eliz: 
Town, on the 12^'' September 1.777, the folloiwing Sums ex- 
pended by him toAvnrds the Cure of his wound, viz': 

To the amount of D' Wynant's ajc after deduc- 
tion • i'26. 6. 4 

To Doctor Dayton's a{ct 3. 0. 

To John Magee's attendance as nurse . . 10. 0. 

£39. 6. 4 



2"^ May 1.77S 

The Council met at Morristown 

Present, as before. 

Agreed that Cap'" Smith be summoned to attend the Council 
of Safety at Morristown, for charging more for provisions, 
Lodgings &c than the rates affixed by law; — 

Upon the petition of Abraham Ogden Esq"^ for a passport for 
M'^ Hoifman to go into the City of New York, 

Agreed that the Prayer of the said petition cannot be granted 
until M" lloft'man has answered certain interrogations on be- 
half of the State, concerning a £1.000 said to have been 
carried by her into the Enemy's lines; which sum had been 
forfeited to the State, for which purpose M""^ Hoifman is to 
attend the Board. 

Agreed that there be advanced to Cap*^ Tho' Combs, on 
account, the sum of $60'^ in part payment of money advanced 
by him to several Doctors towards the Cure of a wound he re- 
ceived in the serA'ice. 

Adjourned till 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. 

4''" May 1.778 

Met pursuant to Adj*. 

Present as before, 

A letter from Cap'" Stryker desiring that the light horse 
may be exempted from being drafted with the foot, was read 
& answered — • 

Petition from Ilendrick Bennett read & answered, 

Agreed That Samuel Smith for selling provisions &c at a 
higher price than regulated by Law, be fined in the follow- 
ing sums, & incur the following forfeitures. Viz 

For 



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For one supper charged at 5|. fine £6. 0. 
Forfeiture 5|. . 

For one night's lodging 2j0. fine 6. 0. 
Forfeiture 2 1 6. 



'[2 Gill Bitters . 
Forfeiture 2|6. 
Horse hay one night 
Forfeiture 5]. 
4 qts Oats 
Forfeiture 2|6. 
1 Breakfast 
Forfeiture 5|. 



2|6. fine 6, 0. 
, 51. fine 6. 0. 



2|6. fine (i. 0. 



fine 6. 0. 





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Agreed that the £1.000 received this day from the Treasury 
for the use of the Council of Safety be delivered into the hands 
of M-" Condict. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 

5"' May 1.778 

Met pursuant to adjournment 

Present as before 

Agreed that the horses purchased by Cap'" Townshend pur- 
suant to a resolution of both houses of the Legislature lor the 
continental service & rejected by Major Clough & Cap'" Har- 
rison, be submitted to the judgment of Mess" Wilson & Daniel 
Hunt, to determine whether tliey are fit for the said Service or 
not. That if they think they come within the description of 
the Committee of Congress, & the directions given to Cap'" 
Townshend for purchasing thera, they be detained until the 
opinion of the Legislature shall be known concerning them, 
except the Stallions which are to be disposed of at the risk of 
the purchaser. 

Agreed tliat the following persons be subpoena'd, to attend 
the Council of Safet}^ this afternoon, to give evidence in behalf 
of the United States, relative to the conduct of Gittbrd Dally 
in the Dep' of Q"^ Master in this place, viz — Malcolm M'^Curry, 
Joseph Lewis, Robert Tont, John Pumeroy, Jerod Dey, Elias 
Van Court, & Benj Lindley. 

Adjourned till 3 O'clock P.M. 

Met pursuant to adj" 

John Pumeroy, pursuant to subpoena, appeared before the 
Board & having been sworn relative to M' Dalley's conduct, 

and 
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and his deposition reduced to writing, was thereupon dis- 
missed. 

John Dey was in like manner examined, qualilied and dis- 
charged — 

Elias Van Court, having given his testimony relating to the 
above matter, was in like manner dismissed. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 8 O'clock. 

6"^ May \/!l8 

Met pursuant to Adj'. 

Present as before. 

M' Dally being called in respecting the Matters sworn against 
him yesterday, made his defence thereupon & was dismissed 
for the present — 

Frederick King appeared before the Board & having given 
his Evidence, relating to the conduct of M' Dally & was dis- 
missed. 

David Burnet was in like manner sworn, his deposition re- 
duced to writing & dismissed. 

David Quigg having delivered himself up to his Excellency 
the Governor and the Council of Safety, pursuant to a parole 
given for that purpose, to Tho^ Wharton Esq' President of the 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, & soliciting a pass to go into 
the City of New York, had the Oaths of Abjuration & 
Allegiance tendered to him, on his refusing to take the Same 
Agreed that he give security for his appearance at Court or be 
comraited to Gaol. 

Isaac Lyon was called in respecting M"" Dally, his examination 
reduced to writing & was dismissed — 

Solomon Browne was sworn relative to M' Daily's conduct, 
his deposition taken down & was thereupon dismissed. 

Adjourned till 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to adj'. 

Agreed that there be paid to Stephen Ogden the sum of 
£8. 7. 6 being the amount of D"^ Jones' account as taxed by the 
Council, & paid by the said Ogden towards the cure of a 
wound, he received in the service. 

That there be paid to Cap* John Lindley the sum of 
£7. 10. 6 for the amount of what he paid to D"^. Jones for the 
Cure of a wound his son John received in the service. 

Agreed That Mathias Williamson Esq"^ be summoned to 
attend the Council of Safety at this place on Friday next, in 
order that the Oaths to Government may be tendered to him. 

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Agreed that Peter Brunner be appointed Commissioner for 
disyjosing of Tory property in the C" of Hunterdon in the room 
of Azariah Dunham Esq'", who has resigned, and that a Com- 
mission be made out for that purpose — 

That W'" Bond be appointed for the same purpose as above 
in the room of John Barber, deceased, for the C° of Essex. 

And that Nathaniel Hunt be commissioned in the place of 

resigned — 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 8 O'clock. 

1^^ May 1.778 

Met pursuant to adj'. 

Present as before 

Agreed that Cap* Kennedy on giving Parole to the Governor 
& Council for his Good behaviour be released from his confine- 
ment at this place, & suffered to return to his farm on New 
Barbadoes Neck — Cap*" Kennedy was called in, subscribed 
his parole, & discharged. 

Agreed that John Sweeny Accused of harbouring Tories, & 
assisting them in going to the Enemy, give security for his ap- 
pearance at Coui't. 

The same agreement with respect to John Lafferty, for the 
same offence; — 

Cap'" Stoddard pursuant to a Citation appeared before the 
Board, on a complaint exhibited against him, by John Hunt 
respecting a quantity of Hay purchased by him from the said 
Hunt. Cap' Stoddard having produced the proofs respecting 
the above transaction; The Board were of opinion that the said 
Complaint was not supported & that Cap'" Stoddard had acted 
in the said affair agreeable to the rules of honour & with great 
attention to the Public Interest. 

Agreed that Col Christ" Banker be summoned to attend this 
Board on Saturday next. 

Caleb Ball was called in, & sworn to Sundry Matters with 
respect to the Quarter Master & Commissary Department at 
Succasunny, his deposition reduced to writing & he thereupon 
dismissed. 

Agreed that Gerrit Van Geison & Abraham Van Geison have 
permission to go to New York to procure an Exchange for 
themselves & Gerrit Demarest, John Paulis & John Van Bos- 
kirk by negotiating the releasement of Tho^ Bantha, Bernardus 
Verbyrck, Samuel Verbryck, John Hays & David Van Burson, 
who are now confined in New York, — That if they fail in this, 
they return to Morristown on the first of June next, agreable 
to an order of the Board of the 8"^ April last. 

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The Council were of opinion on considering the several proofs 
exhibited against M' Dally, that he should be removed from 
the office of Deputy Quarter Master & that his place be filled 
by a new appointment. 

Tho' O'Riley, Ebenezer Adams, Barny Cain & John Williaiiis, 
were sent foi', before the Board, their several examinations 
being taken, they were remanded to Prison. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock. 

8"' May 1.778 

Met pursuant to Adjournment. 

Present as before. 

Agreed that William Ridley, Cap' of a Transport, George 
Strawbridge, Henry Ozenburg, & John Williams, Mariners, be 
detained in this place until the Commissary of Prisoners be 
notified Concerning them. 

Ordered, That in case Henry O'Harry, Simon Sareh, Geo 
Bright, Tho"" O'Riley, Ebenezer Adams & Barny Cain, are or 
shall be charged with, or committed for any of the crimes or 
offences specified in the P', 2'"' or 3"' Sections of a Certain 
Act, Entitled "An Act to punish Traitors & disaifected persons," 
or are or shall be charged with or committed for Misprision of 
Treason, or for any crime or oftence specified in the 8*'^ or 9"' 
sections of "An Act for constituting a Council of Safety," or 
shall be charged with, or is committed for any of the Crimes or 
offences specified in the 2'"' section of An Act entitled "An Act 
to render Certain Bills of Credit a lawful Tender in this State 
& to prevent the counterfeiting of the same & other Bills of 
Credit" — or so many of them as have been so charged or com- 
mitted, shall be tried for the Same in the County of Burlington, 
altho' the ottence they be charged with, or were or shall be com- 
mitted for, were done or perpetrated in any other County. 

Ordered that William Turner an Inhabitant of Pennsylvania, 
who was a}>pointed a lieutenant in a Company of Greens by 
Gen' Howe, be sent to Head Quarters to be at the disposal of 
Gen' Washington. 

Agreed That on John Francisco's finding security for his 
appearance at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer to be held 
in and for the County of Bergen, he be discharged from his 
confinement. 

That Daniel Bragly, for Selling 20"' of Veal to Samuel Kirk- 
patrick, for 22|6 be fined in the sum of £6. 0. & forfeit the 
price, he sold the veal at. 

Agreed That W"' Smith who has made his escape from the 
Enemy & delivered himself up to the Council of Safety, be 

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discharged from his imprisonment on his finding security for 
his appearance at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer for the 
County of Bergen — 

(Ten' ^yilliatnson pursuant to summons appeared before the 
Board & on tlie Oatlis of Abjuration & Allegiance, being 
tendered to him, took & subscribed the same, & was thereupon 
dismissed — 

Agreed that the following persons, viz Ja*" Appleby Sen'', 
James Appleby J'', Ja^ Corby & John Burns, upon their re- 
spective Petitions for a hearing be sent for before tlie Jioard, 
to hear & determine Concerning their several crimes. 

James Appleby Sen'^ & Ja^ Appleby Jun' appeared before 
the Board, 

Agreed that if they find security for their appearance at the 
next Court of Oyer & Terminer for the County of Bergen, 
they be discharged from their imprisonment — 

Ja^ Carby appeared before the Board, and it appearing that 
he had been taken up as a suspicious person, & there being no 
suspicious proof to detain him, 

Agreed That he be discharged from his imprisonment. 

John Burns was bi-ought before the Board & it appearing 
that his case would not admit of bail, i^greed that he be re- 
manded to Prison. 

Agreed that in the Commissary Department in this place, 
Natlian Ilowel be dismissed as a supernumerary officer. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 

9''' May l.'Z'ZS 

Met pursuant to adj* 

Present as before with Co' Fleming. 

John Sweeny apjjeared before the Board, & having entered 
into recognizance with James Buggs, his surety, in £300 Each, 
for his appearance at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer for 
the C" of Bergen, was thereupon discharged. 

Agreed that Benjamin Lindsly Esq'' be appointed Deputy 
Quarter Master, in this place, in the room of Gifford Dally re- 
moved from the said office. 

Agreed that M'' Condict pay to W'" Livingston Jun' for his 
attendance on the Council of Safety as their Secretary at 
Princeton, Trenton & Morristown 48 days at .30j. per day the 
sum of £72. 0. 

Agreed that Wood supposed to be a deserter & appre- 

hended on his way to the Enemy be sent to Head Quarters to 
General Washington. 

Adjourned till 3 O'clock P. M. 

Met 



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Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present as 1)efore. 

Agreed that there be paid to Samuel Vanee for his expenses 
in attending the Council of .Safety as a light horseman, at 
Morristown the sum of £1. 19. 11. 

That there be paid to W" Wick for attending the Council in 
the Same capacity at the Same place the sum of £5. 2. 4. 

That there be paid to Benj' Freeman for attending the 
Council of Safety as a light horseman, at the above place, the 
sum of £3. 6. 1 " 

That there be paid to Cap' Simmons for the like services at 
Morristown the sura of £12. 0. 9 

And that there be paid to Moses Wick for his expenses at 
Morristown, in serving the Council of Safety as a light horse- 
man the sum of £'2. U. 11. 

Agreed That Daniel Bragly be Committed to Gaol until he 
pays the fine & forfeiture adjudged against him on yesterday. 

William Templeton appeared before the Board & having 
entered into recognizance with Walter Anderson his security 
in £\300 Each for his appearance at the next Court of Oyer & 
Terminer & in ^Morristown & was thereupon discharged. 

Ordered that Catherine Shepard whose husband is within 
the Enemy's lines be sent to him & that Major Hays, or the 
JMagistrates in Newark put that order into execution. 

Christopher Banker appeared before the Board &, having 
been examined with respect to the Forage Master's de})arttnent, 
at Succassuny, was thereupon dismissed ; — 

Agreed that Co' Drake be paid the sum of 30|. for the paper 
furnished liy him for the Council of Safety. 

That Cap'" Arnold be allowed 40|. for the use of his room 
for the Council of Safety. 

Adj(jurned to meet at Princeton on the 20"' May. 

20"' May 1.778 

The Council of Safety met at Princeton. 
There not being a sufficient number of members to proceed 
to business, adjourned till tomorrow morning. 

2P' May 1.778 

Met pursuant to Adj* 

Present 

His Excellency the (Tovernor 
M' Houston M' Imlay 

M^ Camp M'^ Hart, 

M"^ Cooper Agreed 



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Agreefl that Cap*" Williamson Conduct the quota of Co' 
Neilson's Battalion, who have chosen to enter into Cap'" Voor- 
his' Company, in Co' Ogden's Battalion, to the said Battalion 
now in the neighborhood of Iladdontield, & get the command- 
ing officer of the Battalion to Certify the receipt of them upon 
the descriptive list of their entering into the Service, which list 
& certificate is with all convenient speed to be transmitted to 
the Governor. 

Agreed that William Mariner have permission to call upon 
M'' Mercereau or Cap* Morgan, for a number of Volunteers & 
to proceed to Flatbush to bring ofl:' MT Bache, M" Matthews, 
Major Moncriefi:' & as many others as he may think proper. 

Gerret Van Geison & Abi'aham Van Geison appeared before 
the Board & produced a certificate from JMajor Gen' Jones, 
that they had applied for themselves & Gerrit Demarest, John 
Paulis & John Van Buskirk, to be exchanged for themselves & 
Tho'' Bantha, Bernardus Ver Bryck, Samuel Ver Bryck, John 
Hays & David Burson, but that the same could not be Eflx;cted. 

Whereupon Agreed that the said Gerrit Van Geison, Abraham 
Van Geison, Gerrit Demarest, John Paulis, & John Van Bus- 
kirk be permitted to stay at their respective places of abode until 
the Council of Safety shall order otherwise concerning them. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 

22"^* May 1.778 

Met pursuant to adjournment. 

Present as before with 

M"" Mehelm 

Pursuant to an Act of Assembly Entitled " An Act to pro- 
vide for the Cloathing of the New Jersey Regiments in the 
Service of the United States " directing the Commissioners for 
purchasing of Cloathing to observe the directions of the Council 
of Safety during the recess of the Legislature, as to the species 
ifc quantity of the Articles to be purchased, & the manner in 
which the cloathing is to be disposed of, & distributed. 

Agreed that the foll^ Directions be given to Major Kelsey, 
the Commissioner for that purpose — viz. 

1°. That as it appears from accounts from the Camp that our 
regiments are more destitute of Shirts than of any other 
article of Cloathing, he be directed to be particularly attentive 
to the purchasing of Linen suitable for that purpose, and in 
case a sufticient quantity cannot be procured, to buy Flax to 
be manufactui'ed into Linen, in this State, but as the precise 
quantity cannot be ascertained, Major Kelsey be informed that 
it is conjectured that our Brigade will Consist of 1.800 men 

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2. That be be directed so to proportion tlie Linen & Woollen 
to be purcliased, (The latter to be of the coarser sort) as to 
procure a suitable quantity of Each. 

3. That he be directed to buy a sufficient Quantity of home 
spun Thread, to make up that part of the Cloathing which he 
cannot purchase ready made. 

4. The two houses of the Legislature having entered into a 
i-esolve that the Commissioner for [turchasing Cloatliing, shall 
also purchase a quantity of lead, for ammunition, tho' the same 
was omitted to be inserted in the Bill, Agreed that M'' Kelsey 
be further directed to purchase one Ton of Lead — 

Christopher Curtis, who went over to the Enemy before the 
treason Law, was passed, appeared before the Board and hav- 
ing taken & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance, 
was thereupon dismissed — 

Upon the representation of Several of the Lihabitants of the 
C^ of Sussex relative to an expected invasion by the Indians, 

Agreed that Gen' Winds be directed not to call any men 
from Co' Kosecrans Regiment in that County during the next 
six Weeks. 

Adj'' till 3 o'clock P. M. 

Met pursuant to Adj*^ 

Present as before. 

Agreed that M'" Condict pay to the three light horsemen fol- 
lowing, ior attending the Governor from the 9*^'' & 22'"^ of May 
as p. their Accounts, to wit : 

To Ebenezer Gregory the sum of £'10. 18|. 

To Joseph Breton " 9. 8, 9 

To Jon" Stiles Jun' " 9. 13. 9 



Adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 



Met pursuant to adj'. 



Princeton, 

23 May 1.778 



Present. 
His Excellency the Governor 
M^ Mehelm M' Hart 

M"^ Houston M' Cooper 

There not being a sufficient niimber of members to proceed 
with business, adjourned till Monday Morning next. 

24''^ May 



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24'»> May 1.778 

There not being yet a sufficient number to proceed upoa 
business, adjourned till tomorrow morning. 

Met pursuant to adj'. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
Co' Fleming M'' Houston 

M-" Mehelm M'' Cooper 

There yet being one member wanted to make a Quorum, 
adjourned till tomorrow Morning 

26*'^ May 1.778 

Met at Princeton pursuant to adjournment. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M^ Speaker M^ Houston 

M-^ Cooper M^^ Mehelm 

Co' Fleming 

Abel Thomas & James Thomas, Inhabitants of Pennsylvania, 
being sent under Guard to this Board, by two Magistrates of 
New Ark for having been into the enemy's lines, in the City of 
New York, & Long Island without Passports, & suspected of 
designs injurious to the liberties of America, 

The Board upon hearing their defence were satisfied of their 
innocence & have reason to believe that their Journey to the 
several places which they have visited, was undertaken on a 
religious account, & agreable to their declared intention to 
the meeting held at Maiden Creek the 25"' day of March 1.778 
of performing a religious visit to the meetings of Friends in 
part of the Jerseys & part of the New York Governments ; 
The Board therefore discharged the said Abel & James Thomas 
from their confinement, & they being further desirous to visit 
the meetings of their Friends at Plainfield, Raway, Shrewsbury, 
Squan, Squan-Kung, Barnagat, Great & little Egg Harbour, 
and at the Capes; and this Government being unwilling to 
obstruct any Society in the exercise of their religion, the said 
Abel & James Thomas were permitted to pass to the nine 
places last mentioned, & then to the State of Pennsylvania. 

Agreed that Joseph Roberds & David Lyon be paid the sum 
of £9. for their expenses in bringing the persons above 
named before the Council of Safety from 2"'' River. 

Adj*ourned till tomorrow Morning. 27*'' May 

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21^^ May 1.V78 
Met at Princeton pursuant to adjournment. 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"^ Speaker * M"^ Cooper 

M'^ Houston M"^ Mehelm 

Col Fleming 

Aoreed that Edward Taylor be discharged from the Bond 
he g-ave to the Council of Safety, sometime in the beginning of 
December last, & have leave to return home for 3 weeks upon 
entering into another Bond, to return within that time to this 
town & remain here until the further order of the Council of 
Safety, unless he shall in the meantime procure the releasement 
of John Willett now a prisoner in New York. 

Adjourned till tomorrow morning. 

28*'^ May 1.7T8 
Met at Princeton pursuant to adj^ 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"^ Cooper M"^ Imlay 

M' Buck M-^ Keasby 

Co' Fleming 

Agreed that Major Perkins be directed to send all tlie pris- 
oners now in the Gaol at Burlington, for any crimes or offences 
to the Governor & Council of Safety at this place. 

Agreed that M"^ Condict pay to Co' Bowes Reed, for the 
money expended by him for the guarding a number of prisoners 
at Burlington Jail, and also for the expenses in having them 
conducted to the Council of Safety, at Trenton, on the 27 
March 1.778, the sura of £49. 5|. as per account. 

Agreed that there be p'' to Edward Keasby Esq"^ for the use 
of Ab™ Richmond for riding express, from the 1 ** March from 
Piles Grove to Trenton, & returning back, three days at 30|. p. 
day the sum of £4. 10|. 

That for the use of Joseph Dickenson for riding express 4 
days by order of Co' Hand, from the 26 February 1.778 the 
sum of '£'6. 0. 

The further sum of £6. 0. for the use of David Moorea, 
for the like services the same number of days. 

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And for the use of Daniel Holts, for 4 days riding express by- 
order of Co' Hand, the like sura of £'6. 0. 

Agreed that there be paid to M'' Buck, for the use of Web- 
ster Newcomb for his riding express from the 22 Ocf to the 11 
November by order of Gen* Newcomb, the sum of £'22. 10| 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 

29 May 1.778 
Met at Princeton, pursuant to adj*' 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor, 
Co' Fleming Co' Cook 

M' Buck M^ Condict 

M-- Cooper M^ Elmer 

M"^ Manning M"^ Imlay. 

Agreed that John Longstreet one of the Justices of the Peace 
in Monmouth County, be instructed to tender the Oaths of 
Abjuration & Allegiance to this State to the following persons, 
viz: John Taylor Esq"", Joseph Vanmeter, George Taylor Jun', 
Tho* Thompson, William Lawrence, Josiah Parker, Robert 
Hartshorne & Ezeck Hartshorne, and that if they refuse to 
take the same to send them forthwith to the Council of Safety 
at this place without tendering the same to them a second time. 

Agreed that Co' Holmes send the following women to their 
husbands, in the enemy's lines, viz M" M'^Clease the wife of 
Cornelius M-^Clease, M" Tilton the wife of John Tilton, Mrs 
Tilton the wife of Ezekiel Tilton, & Rhody Pew the wife of 
James Pew. 

Agreed that there be paid to Theophilus Elmer Esq"" for the use 
of Lawrence Johnston, for the use of his horse & his extraordi- 
nary expenses in riding express for Co' Ellis the sum of £6. 11.3. 

And that there be paid to Peter Parcel for attending the 
Governour as a light horseman, the sum of £5. 6. 3. 

Adjourned till tomorrow morning. 

30 May 1.778 

Met at Princeton, pursuant to adjournment. 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"" Cooper M'' Camp 

M^ Keasby M-^ Buck 

Co' Fleming M' Manning 

M' Houston. The 



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The Council considered the cases of the several prisoners 
of War & State prisoners, sent from Fostertown, & not being 
able to deteiTnine where to confine them, they adj"* till tomor- 
row morning. 



31»* May 1.778 



Met at Princeton pursuant to adj' 



Present. 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"" Keasby M'^ Manning 

M' Buck M-^ Condit 

Co' Fleming M"^ Camp 

M^ Houston. 



Agreed that 
John Morgan, 
Robert Compton, 
Robert Hair, 
Tho^ Egleson, 
Tho" House, 
Hugh Queen, 
Jo' Mansfield, 
John Gilbert, 
Cornelius Barn, 
George Mattox, 
Head Quarters and 



Gillis M^ Gillis, 
James Hamilton, 
Tho^ York, 
Tho** Ewel, 
Tho« Brooks, 
John Sproul, 
John Gevils, 
Tho" Johnston, 
W" Kaign, 



Jacob Yago 
George Watson 
Ja** Downey, 
John Peel, 
John M'^Gahon 
Ja' M^'Clanagan, 
John Serterthand, 
Rich^' Clark, 
John Binley, 



& John Bougee, be sent under Guard to 
then the Council adjourned till the afternoon. 



P. M. Met pursuant to adj^ 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor, 

M"^ Houston M' Camp 

M"" Cooper M"^ Manning 

M"^ Buck M"" Keasby 

M-- Condit, 

Agreed that John Kerable be discharged & give security for 
his appearance at the next Court of Gen' Q'' Sessions of the 
Peace to be held in Burlington C" 

Agreed that John Clowden & James Livingston be discharged 
on entering on board aletter of Marque belonging to M'' Hodge. 

Agreed that Thomas Canby fined & imprisoned at Burling- 
ton be committed to Morris Jail. 

Adjourned till tomorrow morning. 

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V^ June 1.77S 

Met at Princeton pursuant to adj^ 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M-" Schenck M-- Buck 

M"^ Crane M"" Condict 

Co' Fleming 

Agreed that there be paid to M' Buck for the use of Jon" 

Beesly the sum of £18. 0. 

for riding express by order of Co' Ellis 12 days. 

2"" June l.llS 
The Council met. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

Co' Fleming Co' Cook 

M'' Elmer Col Drake 

M"' Imlay. 

Upon the petition of a number of inhabitants of the C° of 
Monmouth, setting forth that a number of Persons who had 
been into the enemy's lines, and aiding & assisting to them, 
and Avho had plundered a number of the inhabitants when the 
enemy were last at Trenton, had returned to their respective 
homes & being bailed by the Justices & suffered to go at 
Large, praying that an enquiry might be made in the premises. 

Agreed that M'' Holmes be directed to furnish the Board, as 
well with the names of those delinquents who have returned, 
as of the Magistrates who bailed them. 

Adj'' till tomorrow Morning. 



3^ June 1.778 



Met pursuant to adj^ 



Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M^ Condit M-- Schenk 

M-" Keasby Co' Cook 

M^ Imlay Co' Fleming. 



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Agreed that there be paid to Peter Schenk Esq"" for the use 
of John Yancourt for boarding, attending & taking care of 
Gershom Vanderhule a Militia Soldier belonging to the first 
Regiment of Monmouth Militia, wounded at the battle of 
Germantown, the 4"' October 1.777, from the 16"' October to 
the 18^^ Nov"" 1.777, being 4 weeks & 5 days, at =£'3. per week, 
the sum of £'14. 2. 10, 

That for the use of Joel Beadle for boarding and attend- 
ing the above Soldier from the 4 Deer 1.777 to the 6 Jany 
1.778 being 4 weeks & 4 days c 20| pr week, the sum of 
£4. 11. 6. 

And for the use of Henry Vanderlink for boarding, nursing 
& attending the same person from the 7*^ Jany 1.778 being 11 
Weeks & 3 days, at 20| p^ Week, at which time he died, the 
sura of £11. 8. 7. 

That there be paid for the use of Ann Taylor, for boaixling & 
taking care of Josejdi Taylor belonging to the Regiment above 
named, and wounded at the same time, from the 19"^ October 
to the 9"" Dccem. being 9 weeks c 2 dollars p week the sum of 
£6 15|. 

And for the use of Elizal)eth Mains for boarding, attending & 
taking care of Andrew ]Main, a militia Soldier belonging to the 
Regiment before named, wounded at the same time, from the 
9"' Oct. to the 9'" April, at £'4. 0. 0. p'' month the sum of 
£'24. 0. 0. 

Agreed that Colonel Oakey Hoagland,be directed to remove 
all the craft, except Ferry Boats, between Crosswicks and Bur- 
lington on the Jersey shore, to such places where they cannot 
be used to transport necessaries, to the enemy, & that such of 
them as cannot be conveniently removed, as aforesaid be sunk 
without loss of time. 

Upon the Petition of several inhabitants of Sussex County 
setting forth that Joseph Hancock, Robert Johnston & Eze- 
kiel Younglove, have sometime since left their families & 
joined the enemies of the United States, on Staten Island, 
& praying that their wives & Children may be removed to 
them ; to prevent the correspondence which is kept up between 
them ; 

Agreed that Rachel Hancock, Abigail Johnston, & Sarah 
Younglove, be sent to their husbands in the Enemy's lines, & 
that their children who are under the age of 12 years, have 
leave to accompany them, & that Major Meeker be directed to 
see to the execution of the said order. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 

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4"' June 1.778 
Met pursuant to Adj^ 

Present. 
His Excellency the Governor. 
M"^ Speaker. M'' Manning 

M'- Buck. M^ Condit 

M-^ Keasby. M"^ Tmlay. 

Agreed that there be paid to M' Houston, for the use of Co' 
Henry Vandike, for sundry Expenses, in erecting Beacons at 
or near his farm the sum of £'5. 10. 8. 

That there be paid to John Hart Esq' for the use of Nicholas 
Hoff", a private in Cap*" Jacobus Quick's Company, of the 2"*^ 
Regiment of Somerset Militia, who had his thigh broke in the 
battle of Germantown, for the boarding, nursing, attendance 
and other necessary expenses, in consequence of his wound, 
during the space of 5 months & also for the amount of the 
D''^ Bill, the sum of £'45. 12. 6. 

Agreed that there be paid to Cap*" Simmons for the use of 
\ym Wilson, for riding express by order of the Governor, from 
the 30*1' May to the 3"'''* June, the mm of £'3 11. 6. 

Ordered that Ebenezer Foord be appointed Commissioner 
for disposing of Tory property in the room of Cap'" Baker re- 
signed in the C'^ of Middlesex. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 



5"^ June 1,778 



Met at Princeton pursuant to adj'. 



Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"^ Cooper M"" Imlay 

M^ Keasby M^ Buck 

M' Condict 

The following prisoners to wit, John Kirby, Benj"' Allen, 
Urich West & Jesse Sirran, sent before the Board from 
Gloucester C° for joining the enemy, & their several cases 
having been taken into consideration ; — The Council came to 
the subsequent determination concerning them, viz : That they 

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be committed to Freehold Jail for their trial, & that warrant 
do accordingly issue thereupon. 

Ordered, 

That in ease the above-named John Kirby, Benj. Allen, 
Urich West & Jesse Sirran are or shall be charged with or 
committed for any of the Crimes or oflences specified in the 
I St 2°'' or 3"^ sections of a certain Act entitled " An Act to 
punish Traitors & disaffected persons ;" or are or shall be 
charged with or committed for, misprision of Treason, or for 
any crime or offence, specified in the 8*^'' or 9^'' sections of " An 
Act for constituting a Council of Safety," or shall be charged 
with or committed for any of the crimes or offences specified 
in the 2"'' section of an Act entitled " An Act to render Certain 
Bills of Credit a legal Tender within this State & to prevent 
the counterfeiting of the same & other Bills of Credit." Or 
so many ot them as have been so charged or committed shall 
be tried for the same in the County of Monmouth, altho' the 
offences they be charged with, or shall be committed for, were 
done or perpetrated in any other county. 

Pursuant to a recommendation of the Court of Oyer & Ter- 
miner held at New Ark, in & for the County of Essex, in the 
month of April in the year of our Lord 1.V78, 

Agreed that Constables hereafter named, be allowed the 
several Sums annexed to their names, as a Compensation for 
their Extraordinary services at said Court & that the same, for 
their use, be paid to Stephen Crane, Esq' viz' 

To Carey Headly for attending 7 days c 10|. £3. lu. 

" Elias Campbell D° D" D° 3. 10. 

" Anthony Price D° D*^ D° 3. 10. 

" Manning Force D" D- D" 3. 10. 

" Nath' Andros, D<^ D^ D° 3. 10. 

" John Tichenor, D° D° D° 3. 10. 

" Tho** Van Riper, D'^ D° D° 3. 10. 

" John Morris D° D° D° 3. 10. 

" W™ King D° B" D° 3. 10. 

" Jo' Meeker D° 8 D*^ 4. 0. 

" Jo" Crane, D^' 9 D" 4. 10. 

" W"" Baldwin D" 9 D" 4. 10. 

" Silvenus Baldwin D"* 9 D" 4. 10. 

" Ebenezer Price D° 6 D° 3. 0. 

" Hendrick Van Bloricum D° 6 D" 3. 0. 

£55. 0. 

6 June 



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6 June 1.778 

Met at Princeton 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M"^ Condict M"^ Fenimore 

Co' Drake, ]VP Buck 

Co' Cook, M^ Imlay, 

Andrew Lott who went into the Enemy's lines, since the 
Treason law, appeared before & gave himself up to the Coun- 
cil, & his case having been considered of, Agreed that he enter 
into recognizance in the sum of £300 to appear at the next 
Court of Gen' Q"" Sessions of the Peace to be held in & for the 
County of Morris, which having done, with Abraham Lott, his 
surety, he was thereupon dismissed. 

Andrew Donaldson, who had gone over to the Enemy, in the 
month of December, last, appeared before the Board, in order 
to throw himself upon the mercy of his country; — Whereupon 
agreed that he be detained under Guard for the present. 

John Church who had come from the Enemy's lines to see 
his brother was in like manner brought before the Board ; The 
Council thought proper to detain him also under Guard until 
further ordei's. 

Adjourned till tomorrow. 



7^'' June 1.778 



Met at Princeton piirsuant to adj* 



Present? 

His Excellency the Governor, 

M"- Condict Co' Drake 

M-- Buck M^ Elmer 

M"" Fenemore 

Joseph Fitzrandolph, accused of having been trading with 
the enemy on Staten Island, was brought before the Board, he 
having been examined & his case taken into consideration. 
Agreed That he be sent under Guard to the Court now sitting 
at Freehold and that John Conner attend him to give Evidence 
to the said Court respecting the above charge. 

Ordered that in Case the above named Joseph Fitzrandolph is 
or shall be charged with or committed for any of the Crimes or 

offences 
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offences specified in the P\ 2"*^ or S""*^ Sections of a certain 
act, entitled "An Act to punish Traitors & disaffected Persons," 
or is or shall be charged with or committed for Misprision of 
Treason, or for any Crime or offence specified in the 8"' or 9*'^ 
sections of "An act for constituting a Council of Safety," or 
shall be charged with, or committed for any of the Crimes or 
offences, specified in the 2"*' section of an Act entitled "An Act 
to render certain Bills of Credit a legal Tender within this State, 
& to prevent the counterfeiting of the same & other Bills of 
Credit," he shall be tried for the same in the C" of Mon- 
mouth altho' the offences he be charged with, were done or 
perpetrated in any other C*^ 

Adjourned till tomorrow morning, 

8'^^ June, l.Y'Zft 
The Council met at Princeton. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"^ Fenemore M' Elmer 

M^ Imlay M^ Condict 

Col Drake, 

Agreed that John Church be dismissed from his confinement 
at this place. 

Agreed that the Governor be desired to write to Gen^ 
Washington on the subject of the exchange of Prisoners taken 
on Staten Island by Cap* Fitz Randolph. 



9^^ June 1.11S 



The Council met. 



Present 
M"^ Houston M"^ Fenemore 

M"" Elmer M^ Buck 

M"^ Keasby 

John Larking appeared before the Board & it appearing that 
he had made his escape from Staten Island, & was knowing to 
the trade carried on at that place by Joseph Fitzrandolph; 

Agreed that he be sent to the Court now sitting at Freehold 
to give evidence to the said Court, respecting the above fact, 
& that $2."° be advanced to him to pay his expenses thither. 

Upon 



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Upon the Petition of Elizabeth Boon, setting forth that her 
husband Joseph Boon, was a soldier in Cap*" William Shoot's 
Company of foot belonging to the 2"'' Jersey Reg*^ commanded 
by W" Maxwell, & had served 9 months in Canada, & there 
died of the Small pox, leaving a family of small children, & 
praying relief in the premises ; 

Agreed that as the said Petition is not properly certified ; it 
cannot be complied with at present. 

Agreed that M"" Condit pay to John Imlay Esq"^ the sum of 
£'20. 5 1 for 162'^' of lead, which he purchased for the use of 
the State, by order of Maj'' Gen' Dickenson, 

. lO"' June 1.778 

The Council met. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M'^ Camp Co' Drake 

jVP Condict Co' Cook 

M"^ Speaker M"^ Manning 

Agreed that the Governor be desired to write to the person 
who has the custody of James Patterson and David Jeffery, late 
of the C*^ of Monmouth, subjects of this State, desiring him to 
deliver them to Peter Patterson & Thomas Jeffery upon their 
promising to bring them into this State, at their expense & 
entering into Bonds of £500 to produce them to the Council of 
Safety in this State in a reasonable time after their arrival in 
it. 

11^'' June 1778 

The Council met. 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor 

M'' Fenemore M"" Schenk 

M-^ Buck, .Co' Drake 

M^ Houston, M"" Camp 

Agreed that there be p^ to Ab'" Hyer for money laid by him 
in supporting a guard of 5 men on duty at Crosswicks, the sum 
of £'3. 3. 9. 

Agreed that there be paid to Lieut Palmer Roberts, the sum 

of 



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of £24. 19. 4 being his pay & the pay of a party of 12 men, 
under his command for guarding a number of Provision Wag- 
gons the 24"' Feby 1.778 from Annwell to Head Quarters in 
consequence of orders from Co' Chambers as per orders & pay 
Roll;— 

And that there be paid to Caleb Camp, for the use of Jonas 
Crane the sum of £3. 0. for riding express for the Court of 
Oyer & Terminer for the C° of Essex, the distance of 70 miles 
for Judge Smith, 

P. M. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M' Houston M"" Condict 

M' Manning M' Elmer 

M"^ Crane, 

Agreed that the Govei-nor be desired to write to M"^ Yard 
desiring him to deliver to M"" Denton, the 52 pair of shoes 
which were put into his possession some time last Spring by 
order of the Council of Safety. 

12"^ June 1.778 
The Council met at Princeton. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor, 

M^ Buck M' Schenk 

M"" Manning Co' Drake, 

M-^ Imlay, M"^ Camp. 

Agreed that there be advanced to the Treas"^ for the pay- 
ment of Cap*^" Quigley for the amount of a Bounty Roll of a 
detachment of the V^ Battalion of Burlington C° Mili- 
tia, The said detachment having served the United States in 
Trenton, under the command of the said Cap'" 54 days, the 
sum of £120. 6. 8. 

And that there be advanced to the Paymaster for the pay- 
ment of the said Detachment the sum of £150. 18| 2. 

Agreed that M'' Houston, now appointed Treasurer of this 
Board, settle with M"" Condict the late Treasurer, & receive the 
balance now in M"" Condict's hand. 

13^'' June 



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The Council met at Princeton. 



13"' June 1.778 



Present, 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M-^ Speaker " M' Tallraan 

M^ Elmer M^ Buck 

M"^ Fenemore 

M" Edward Taylor having procured the release of John Wil- 
let upon Parole that whenever required so to do, he shall re- 
pair to whatever place any of King of Great Britain's Comman- 
ders-in-Chief shall judge expedient, to order him ; 

Agreed that the said M' Taylor be discharged from his bond 
ife have liberty to return to his place of abode until the said 
John Willet shall be recalled into the Enemy's lines ; when the 
said Edward Taylor is to return to Princeton there to continue 
within a mile of the College until he shall be discharged by 
the Council of Safety, or the Executive authority of this State, 
he pledging his Faith & Honour, not to do, or say anything 
contrary to the interest of this State, or the United States, & 
to be subject to all the laws of this State, already in being or 
that may hereafter be made, in like manner as if this Parole 
had never been taken. 

14"' June 1.778 

The Council met, 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor, 

AF Tallman M'' Keasby 

j\P Buck ]VP Fenemore 

M-- Elmer, 

Agreed that upon Andrew Donaldson's entering into recog- 
nizance in the sum of £600 — for his appearance at the next 
Court of Oyer & Terminer to be held in & for the County 
of Cumberland, he be discharged from his present confine- 
ment. 

Andrew Donaldson being called in, entered into Bond agree- 
able to the above order, & was thereupon dismissed. 

15 June 



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15 June 1778. 
The Council met at Princeton, 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M' Crane M' Buck 

M^ Tallman M' Sehenk 

M"^ Speaker M^ Elmer, 

Agreed that Jacob Fitz Randolph be removed from Mon- 
mouth to Morris County Gaol, there to be confined until the 
next meeting of the Court of Oyer & Terminer in Middlesex 
County. 

Agreed that there be paid to M'" Hart the sum of £'47. 5. 4 
being money advanced by him to Lieut Henry Young for the 
Pay & Expenses of a Guard at Pittstown the 16th Septr 1778 

P. M. 

Present, 
M-- Buck, M'^ Elmer 

M' Keasby, M"" Manning 

M' Cooper M"^ Imlay 

M"- Crane 

Israel Morris having been sent for before the Board, on sus- 
picion of being disaffected to the Cause of American Inde- 
pendence, & on the affirmations to the Effect of the Oaths of 
Abjuration & Allegiance being tendered to him, refused to 
take the same & refused also to become bound for his appear- 
ance at the next Court of Gen' Q'' Sessions of the Peace for 
the C*^ of Hunterdon, 

Whereupon, Agreed, That he be committed to Hunterdon 
Gaol for his tryal. 

Adj*^ till tomorrow. 



16 June 1.778 



The Council met at Princeton. 



Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M^ Buck, Co' Drake 

M^ Elmer, M^ Tallman, 

M' Camp, M'^ Crane 

Agreed 



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Agreed that the Governor be desired to Avrite to the person 
who" has the custody of Dan' Brown & George Johnston, 
lately of the C" of Monmouth subjects of this State, desiring him 
to deliver them to Solomon Wardel & Moses Havens upon 
their promising to bring them into this State at their expense, 
& entering into Bond of £500 to ])roduce them to the Council 
of Safety or the Executive Authority of this State, in a reason- 
able time after their arrival in it. 

Agreed that there be paid to Jacob Bergen, the sum of 
£4, 8. 9 for monies paid by him to sundry persons for making 
Cartridges for the use of the State. 

Samuel Car was called in & examined respecting a certain 
sum of money in Continental Currency, offered by him in pay- 
ment of a debt to Henry Desbrow, & which he refused to re- 
ceive, & his examination committed to writing & he dis- 
missed. 

Charles Barclay was in like manner examined with respect 
to the transaction aforesaid & dismissed. 

Agreed that Henry Desbrow & his wife be summoned to 
appear before this Board on suspicion of disaffection. 

17 June 1.778. 

The Council met at Princeton. 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M' Manning M-^ Tallraan 

M"" Schenk Co' Drake 

M' Fenemore M"^ Buck, 

M'^^ Richmond who had been into the Enemy's lines appeared 
before the Board ; 

Agreed that in consideration of her age & infirmities, she be 
permitted to return to her place of abode. 

Josiah Grey having been called before the Board, & ex- 
amined respecting a trade Carried on by our siabjects with the 
enemy, & refusing to give satisfaction to the Council in the 
premises ; 

Agreed, that he be confined for the present. 

Agreed, that there be paid to Cap'" Derby for his expenses, 
in bringing the above-named Josiah Grey from New Ark before 
the Council of Safety in this place, the sum of of £6. 15|. 

Agreed That his Excellency be desired to write to Gen' 
Winds directing him to remove the Cattle from Woodbridge 

Neck 



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Neck & such other places between Eliz. Town & Amboy, 
where they may be in danger of falling into the hands of the 
Enemy, to such place, where they may be out of such danger ; 
(the owners of such Cattle refusing to do it on notice to them 
for that purpose) the expenses to be paid by the Owners of 
such Cattle so removed ; — And that in P^xecuting this order he 
pay a proper attention to the public service & do no more dam- 
age to the owners of the Cattle than the Service really requires. 
Agreed that there be paid to Co' Neilson the sum of 
£31. 9. 9 for money expended by him in purchasing Lead & Car- 
tridge paper for the use of the State as per account & vouchers, 

18 June 1778. 

The Council met at Princeton, 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor 

M' Houston M"" Schenk 

M^ Camp Co' Drake 

M' Fenemore M' Tallman 

Agreed That John Larkin & John Conner who were sent to 
Freehold to give Evidence in behalf of the State against 
Joseph Fitzrandolph be dismissed. 

Agreed that his Excellency draw upon the Treasurer for the 
sum of £400. 0. for the use of the Council of Safety. 

Tho** Armstrong taken up on yesterday as a suspected per- 
son, appeared before the Board & being examined relative to 
the Cause of suspicion & it appearing that he was innocent, he 
was thereupon dismissed. 

William Sloan pursuant to citation, on a complaint that he 
had disposed of merchandize at a higher price than regulated 
by Law, appeared before the Board & the s'' Complaint liaving 
been examined into. 

Agreed that a consideration into the premises be had on 
tomorrow morning. 

IQ*"^ June 1.778 
The Council met at Princeton, 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor, 
M^ Tallman M^ Buck 

M' Fenemore M*^ Keasby 

M"^ Speaker Co' Drake, 

M' Imlay, A 



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A representation having been made to the Board by the 
Vice President of the State of Pennsylvania, that a Robbery 
had been committed on the property of Gerrit Vansant of 
Middletown Township in the C" of Bucks in the State afore- 
said, by persons belonging to this State, & the several deposi- 
tions relating thereto having been read, & considered 

Agreed, That his Excellency be desired to Avrite to the Vice 
President of Pennsylvania, informing him that due attention 
will be paid to the subject-matter of the said Complaint as 
soon as this Board can examine into the Grounds of it more 
fully than the exigency of public affairs on account of the 
Alarm of the Enemy's March through this State will at present 
admit of. 

Agreed that there be paid to Cap'" Samuel Stout, for the 
amount of a Bounty Roll, of a detachment of Co' Hyer's Bat- 
talion of Middlesex Militia, who were sent as a Guard with 
prisoners from Princeton to Head Quarters the sum of £12. 9. 8. 

That there be paid to Cap*" Stout for the amount of a Pay 
Roll, for the same detachment and for the same Duty, the sum 
of £11. 15. 2 

Agreed That Jonathan Baldwin Esq"" for selling 2. 1, 24''' 
of sugar, without certificate, be fined the sum of £'6. 0. 0, & 
forfeit the sum of £88. 13. 6 the price he sold the Sugar at 
being more than the regulated price, amounting in the whole to 
£94. 13. 6, which fine & forfeiture to be paid into the hands of 
M' Houston 

Agreed that William Sloan be fined the sum of £6. 0. for 
paying moi-e for the Sugar than the law allows, which is in 
like manner to be paid to M'' Houston. 



THE END OF THE FOURTH VOLUME. 



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Volume V. 



20"^ June 1.7V8 
The Council met at Princeton 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

]\P Elmer ISV Manning 

Co" Drake M'' Keasby 

Stephen Crane. 

Clement Bishop who had been captured by the enemy, & re- 
taken by one of our Privateers was brought before the Board, 
and it appearing that he had obtained the office of Prize Mas- 
ter, on board one of their Pi'izes, in order to throw himself into 
our power, which he accordingly did on the first opportunity; 

Agreed that he be discharged & permitted to return to his 
place of abode. 

Ordered that Capt" Moore send the fol*^ Persons, viz Josiah 
Grey, John Jones & George Robinson prisoners to Morris- 
town, if he shall think there is any danger of their being res- 
cued by the enemy in their March thro' this State. 

Agreed that there be paid to Co' Clark, for the use of Cap*" 
Leek for his time & expenses in carrying Cap'" Harris & three 
Sailors with their Baggage from Egg Harbour, to the new 
Mills being 40 miles & also for procuring Waggons, horses 
&c, the sum of £12 0. 0. 

And that there be paid him for Cap*" Leek, for bringing 
Cap*" Bishop & two Sailors, with their baggage from Egg 
Harbour to Princeton being 70 miles, the sum of £'18. 0. 0. 

Agreed that there be paid to M"" Simmons for the use of 
Ab™ Schenk, for his expenses in attending the Gov'' as a 
Guard, & riding Express from the 6*'" to the 12*'' April the 
the sum of £5. 5. 6. 

That there be paid for the use of Jacob Van Dike, for the 
same services from the P* to the 12*'' April the sum of £7 7|. 

That 



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That for the use of John Voorhise for the like services there 
be paid the sum of £8. 2|. as per account. 

That there be paid for the use of John Bennet, for his ex- 
penses as a light horseman, the sum of £Y. 17. 3. 

And that there be p'^ for the use of Conred Tincke for his 
expenses as an express & light Horseman, from the 29"" March 
to the 5"' April, the sum of"i;7. I. 3. 

21 June 1.778 

The Council met 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"" Camp M"" Imlay 

M^ Buck M^ Elmer 

Co' Drake, 

M' Bach who has his parole given him till it should be 
known whether John Burroughs, a subject of this State, and 
lately captured by the enemj^ was confined by them or in- 
dulged with the same liberty, & it appearing to the Board by 
letters, that the said Burroughs was in close confinement in 
New York, 

Agreed that M' Bach be discharged from his parole, & 
sent under guard to Morristown Gaol, together with Josiah 
Grey, John Jones, & George Robinson, & that Cap Moore see 
this order carried into Effect. 

Andrew Hodge for speaking Contemptuously of the regu- 
lating law, passed this session of the Legislature, was brought 
before the Board, Whereupon, agreed, that he enter into Re- 
cognizance, in the Sum of £300. to appear at the next Court 
of Gen' Q"^ Sessions, of the Peace in and for the County of 
Somerset, which having done, he was thereupon dismissed. 

Adjourned to meet at Garritson's Tavern, in the Township 
of Hillsborough, in the County of Somerset, on Wednesday 
the 24th. 

24 June 1.778 

Met at Garritson's Tavern pursuant to adjournment. 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M^ Camp M^ Buck 

M^ Mehelm M^ Elmer 

J\r Houston 

His 



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His Excellency produced to the Board, a letter from Wil- 
liam P. Smith Esq"^ setting forth that Ichabod B. Barnet, who 
left us sometime ago, & went over to the Enemy, had returned 
to throw himself upon the mercy of his country, that from 
several favourable circumstances in his case, the magistrates 
had indulged him with taking his recognizance in £1.500 with 
two surticient Sureties, for his appearance at the next Court of 
Oyer & Terminer in Essex County, submitting nevertheless to 
this Board, the steps that have been taken in the premises. 

Whereupon agreed, that in addition to the said Recog- 
nizance, the same Magistrates take a parole, from the said 
Barnet, for his remaining at Springfield, or within one mile of 
the meeting house thereof, until the further orders of this 
Board, with leave notwithstanding to attend the said Court, 
pursuant to his recognizance. 

Agreed that Charles Avary & Ezekiel Foster Jun' his 
apprentice employed in preparing hides for the Continent be 
exempted, from Militia duty until the first day of September 
next, provided they be so long engaged in that business. 

Adjourned till tomorrow Morning. 

25"^ June 1.778 

Met pursuant to adjournment 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor, 

M"^ Camp M' Houston 

M' Mehelm M' Buck 

M' Elmer 

Abel & Tho^ Rinear, who were sent to this place, by the 
Sheriff of Hunterdon, thro' fear of their being rescued by the 
enemy, appeared before the Board, their several cases having 
been examined into, Agreed that the two former be sent under 
Guai'd to Somerset Gaol, & that the latter be discharged. 

Agreed that there be paid to Joseph Roberts for his use & 
the use of the three men, who came as a Guard from Trenton, 
to this place, with the persons above named, for their expenses 
& the expences of the Prisoners in coming & returning the 
the sum of £5. 13|. 

Agreed that there be paid to David Nevius for his expenses 
in attending the Governor as a light Horseman from the 22 
May to the 24 June 1.778 the sum of £16. 7. as per account. 

26 June 



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26 June 1.778 
The C'ouncil met at Hillsborough. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M' Camp M' Houston 

M' Mehelm M' Buck 

M' Elmer. 

Henry Desbrow & his wife appeared before the Board, pur- 
suant to citation, & their several Examinations having been 
taken with respect to their uttering words tending to depreciate 
the Continental money, 

Agreed that the Said Desbrow be pei-mitted to carry his wife 
home on condition of his entering into recognizance in £300 to 
appear before the Board, tomorrow morning at ten O'clock, 
which being done he was accordingly dismissed. 

Anthony Woodward, who went over to the enemy two years 
ago, & lately taken by a party of Militia, was brought before 
the Board ; his case having been considered of. Agreed that 
he be committed for the present to Morristown Gaol. 

Agreed that there be advanced to John Totten towards de- 
fraying the expenses of carrying the above Anthony Wood- 
ward from this place to Morris town the sum of $8°° 

27^'' June, Hillsborough, pursuant to adjournment. 

Present 

The Governor, 

M^ Camp M^ Elmer 

M-^ Houston M-^ Buck 

M"^ Mehelm, 

Henry Desbrow pursuant to recognizance entered into on 
yesterday appeared before the Board, & having been examined 
it [appeared] he Avas too dangerous to go at Large, 

Agreed that he be committed to Trenton Gaol as a disaffected 
pei'son, but having signified his desire of being confined in the 
Gaol of Somerset, the Council indulged him in that request. 

28 June 1.778 

The Council met at Hillsborough. 

Present as before. 

Adjourned to meet at Kingston on Monday the 29"' Inst. 

29 June 



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29 June l.^S 
The Council met at Kingston, pursuant to adj*. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"^ Houston M-^ Elmer 

M"^ Hart M'^ Buck 

There not being a sufficient number of members to proceed 
to business, adjourned till tomorrow morning. 

30 June 1.778 

Met at Kingston, pursuant to adjournment. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
I\P Mehelra M^ Elmer 

M'' Houston M^ Buck 

M"^ Speaker, 

It appearing to the Board that John Burro wes, was liberated 
on his Parole on Staten Island, 

Agreed that on IVP Bache's signing a Parole to the same 
Eifect he have leave to proceed to" Elizabeth Town, from 
Avhence he is to pass to Staten Island, as soon as M"" Burrowes 
arrives within our Lines, on signing a Parole similar to that 
signed by said Burrowes, before he leaves the enemy. 

Agreed that there be paid to Geradus Skilman, for attend- 
ing His Excellency & the Council of Safety as an express, 
from the 22 May to the 30 June 1.778, the sum of £19. 5. 9. 

And that there be p'' him for the use of Abraham Colder, 
for the same services, from the 22"'^ May to the 2P' June 1.778 
the sum of £13. 19. 9. 

Adjourned to meet at Princeton tomorrow morning. 

l^t July 1.778 

Met at Princeton. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M^ Mehelm M"" Elmer 

M^ Imlay M' Houston 

M'- Buck M-- Speaker 



On 



Gg 



266 

On tlie petition of Ileiivy Desl>row lately committed to the 
Jail of Somerset, as a disatlected Person. 

Agreed that on his paying a fine of £(5. 0. 0. to Justice Van 
Nest, for refusing to take Continental Currency in payment, & 
on his taking & suhscrihing the Oaths of Abjuration & Alle- 
giance l)ef<)re Justice Van Nest, and entering into recognizance 
witli two Sureties in £300 Each, for his good behaviour <luring 
the war, he be discharged, from his present confinement & 
permitted to return to his i)h'ice of abode. 

Agreed that Ca})'" Moore furnish a Guard of 20 men with 
an ofHcer to convey the British Prisoners in tliis place, to 
Philadelphia & that he send with them a list of their names & 
the regiments to which they belong. 

Adjourned till tomorrow morning. 

2'"' July l.^TS 
Met pursuant to adjournment at Princeton. 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor, 

M-^ Imlay JVf Elmer 

M"^ Buck M' Houston 

M'" Mehelm M'' Speaker 

William M'^ Galvin on a complaint exhibited against him, on 
Oaths by Nicholas (lolder, res})ecting sundi-y parts of his con- 
duct while the enemy were in this place, was called before the 
Board, & having made his defence, thereupon was ord(ired to 
withdi-aw, 

Benjamin Plumb Avas called in, & having being examined, 
relative to the aforesaid M^'Galvin was also dismissed. 

Agreed that John Covenoven, Philip Young & Henry Blue, 
be subpoenaed to attend this Boai'd, forthwith to give Evidence 
in behalf of the State against William M'^^Galvin. 

Benj'" Von Mater being sent before the board, by Co' 
Moyland, on suspicion of his having given intelligence to the 
enemy ; The Council having examined into the Grounds of 
the said Com})laint, & thinking that the said Van Mater was 
Guiltless of the charge. It was agreed tliat he should stay in 
this town a Aveek from to day & might then return to his place 
of abode. 

William Hale wdio went into the Enemy's lines, since the 
Treason act, appeared before & threw himself upon the Mercy 
of the Board, his case having been taken into consideration, 

Agreed 



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Agreed that he enter into recognizance in £300. 0. for his 
appearance at the next Conrt of Oyer & Terminer for tlie 
Coimty of Middlesex, whicli liaving done with Robert Priest, 
his snrety, he was therenpon discharged, 

Agreed that if tlie enemy will receive .Tacol)ns Quick, now a 
prisoner with'us in exchange for William Thompson a ])risoner 
with them. This Board have no ohjection to its taking place as 
soon as it can he Eftected. 

Adjourned till tomorrow morning. 

8"' July 1.778. 
Met at Princeton pursuant to adj'\ 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor, 

M'' Houston M'' Speaker 

M' INIehelm M' Paterson 

M"^ Imlay 

Philip Young pursuant to citation, appeared before the 
Board tfc having given his testimony in behalf of the State 
against W'" McGalvin relative to his conduct wliile the enemy 
were in this town, was thereu])on dismissed. 

The PJoard having considered the several proofs exhibited, 
against W'" M'Galvin came to the fo'" agreement viz' ; That 
he should enter into recognizance in the sum of £200, for his 
appearance at the next Court of Oyer and Terminer, for the 
C" of Somerset. 

Agreed that there be paid to W'" Seaman for attending the 
Governor & Clouncil of Safety as a light Ivorseman, from the 
11'" IV[ay to the 2r' June 1.778 the sum of £19 5. 6. 

That there l)e paid to John Vandike for his expenses in the 
same services from the 5"' June to the 8''^ Jnly 1.778 the sum 
of £16. 8|. 

And that there be paid to Jacob Vandike for the same ser- 
vices from the 28 June to the .3 July 1.778 the sum of £8. 19. 6. 

Agreed that M' Houston advance to his Excellency the Gov- 
ernor, on account, the sum of £20. 0. 

3''i Aug' 1.778 

The Council met at Morristown. 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor 
M-" Camp Co' Drake 

M'' Smith Co' Fleming 

Mr Cook, Ricliard, 



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Richard, James & Tho^ Parker, wlio had the Consent of the 
Council of Safety to go into Virginia, to procure the liberty of 
Robert James a subject of this State, confined there, on theii 
entering into Bond to deliver him to the Council of Safety in a 
reasonable time after his arrival in this State, a{)peared before 
the Board & informed them that they had procured the release- 
ment of the said Ivobert James, who was ready to wait upon 
this Council when re(|uired. Whoreujjon, Agreed, That the 
said Richard James, & Tho** I'arker having com})lied with the 
condition of their Bond have the same deli\ered to them. 

Robert James having been brought before the Board & 
examined, Agreed that he give security for his appearance at 
the next Court of Oyer & Terminer for the C" of Monmouth, 
which having done, with Richard James, his surety, was there- 
upon dismissed. 

Cornelius Bogert who had been sentenced to death S: par- 
doned on Condition of enlisting into the continental Army 
during the War, having deserted from the same, was brought 
before the l>oard & being examined, gave information against 
the following persons who were enlisted at the same time & 
had in like manner deserted from their i'es)>ective Corps, & 
who were now at their several homes, viz: Joseph Britain, John 
Shannon, James Neigh, Lawrence Fletning, Martin Snt'ider, 
Christian Sneider, & Nath' Parker, & was renianded to the Gaol. 

Agreed that Cap'" Morrisson for enlisting as substitutes cer- 
tain convicts whom he knew to have been before enlisted in 
their own right, be summoned to attend this Board. 

A petition from the Officer of the New Jersey Brigade set- 
ting forth their want of cloathing &c, was read; Agreed that 
it be referred to the Legislature. 

It being represented to the Board that the Continental Stores 
in Sussex, are exposed to the weather ifc in danger of being 
embezzled & destroyed ; Agreed that his Excel lencvy be desired 
to write to John Smyth & Jacob M'CoUum, to inspect into the 
neglect complained of, procure affidavits thereon & transmit 
them to the Board, with all possible dispatch. 

Adjourned till tomorrow morning. 

4"' August 1.118 

The Council met at Morristown. 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M^ Camp Co' Drake 

M'' Smitli Co' Fleming 

Co' Cook, Agreed 



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Agreed that there be paid to Joseph Halsey for his 
expenses & that of 5 men, in guarding 6 ])risouers, from 
jV[orfistown to Princeton, on the ll*** May hist, the sum 
of 19 dolhirs & that M'' Condict be desired to advance the 
money. 

Ordered that Major Hays be directed to apprehend & deliver 
to the Magistrates of Essex, for Examination, the following- 
persons, VIZ, Edmund Leslie, Peter Cadmus, Francis King, 
Adrian Van Riper, Arent Kingsland, Cliarles Orsburn, Corse 
Joralemon son of Cornelius, John Kingsland son of Nathaniel, 
Isaac Kingsland son of Isaac; — 

Ab"' Law who had been among the enemy, & came over to 
deliver himself up, appeared before the Board ; his case having 
been taken into consideration, Agreed that recognizance be 
taken for his appearance at the next Court of General Q' Ses- 
sions of the Peace for the C'' of Essex. 

Agreed that the foll^ persons taken up & sent to this 
place, on the March of the enemy thro' this State be 
sent to Gloucester Jail with a letter to the Justices to 
take their several examinations, (viz) Isaac Lloyd, Samuel 
Lloyd, Samuel Lippencott, Joseph Myers, Lawrence Cox, 
David Carter, Jacob Justine, William Kennack and Jessie 
Serren. 

Agreed that ITriah West & Anthony Woodward, alias little 
Anthony, l)e committed to the Gaol in this place for high 
Treason. 

Agreed that John O'Harra a deserter from the enemy be dis- 
charged on his taking & subscribing the Oaths of Abjuration 
& Allegiance. 

Agreed that when Josiah Grey & Peter Hondershute 
find security for their appearance at the next Court of 
Gen' Q'' Sessions of the Peace for the C'' of Essex they be dis- 
charged. 

Aacreed that John Allwood, Lucas King, Vincent Swim and 
Joseph Groom now in prison at this place, be committed to 
Monmouth Gaol for their trial, & that their commitment be 
given to the Sheriff of Morris, until such time as they shall be 
delivered to the Sherift' of Monmouth. 

Agreed that Tho' Canby sent here from Burlington on the 
march of the enemy thro' this State, be remanded to Burlington 
where he was, in and by virtue of an execution. 

Agreed that the Sherifi of Essex be desired to take charge of 
Maurice Morisson, now in the Gaol in this place. 

Adjourned till tomorrow morning. 

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The (council met pursuant to adj'^ 



5"' August 1.7V8 



Present, 

His Excellency the Governor, 

jNI'" Cam]i, Co' Drake, 

M' Smith Co' Fleming 

M"" Condict 

Agreed that there be paid George King for serving- 
process for the Council of Safety on several delinquents, — the 
sum of |5'^'^ & that M' Condict be desired to advance the 
money. 

Agreed that William Clark be dismissed on finding security 
for his a]»[)earance at Court, on failure whereof to be sent to 
Monmouth in Company with those prisoners, who were ordered 
to that place yesterday. 

The petition of William Smith (confined by the Council of 
Safety for High Treason) praying to be admitted to Bail on 
account of his ill state of health, The Council having consid- 
ered the same, Agreed, that on j)rocuring a certificate from a 
physician to tlie truth of the above fact, he be permitted to 
take private lodgings, within a mile of the Court house in 
Moi-ristown 

Agreed That Col Hathaway be desired to furnish a Sergeant 
& five men to guard a number of prisoners from this place to 
Gloucester, & that he direct them to draw rations where they 
can & keej) a regular account of their expenses, to be laid before 
the Council of Safety on their return. 

Agreed that there be paid to Cap^" Simmons, for the use of 
Joseph Doty, for riding in pursuit of Pilots (in behalf of the 
States) to conduct the French Fleet into the Harbor of New 
York, the sum of £4. 10|. 

W'" Smith producing to the Board a certificate from D"" Van 
Buren, that he had a dysentery & fever in consequence of 
which his situation was not proper for the recovery of his 
health, & entering into bond in the sum of £5.000= with John 
Blanchard, his surety, he was thereupon ]»ermitted to take 
private Lodgings in the town. 

Isaac Bady Esq'' appeared before the Board & on giving re- 
cognizance for his appearance at the next Court of Oyer & 
Terminer & Gen' Gaol Delivery for the C° of Morris, Avas 
thereupon dismissed. 

6^^ August 



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6"' August 1.778 

Tlie Council met, at Morris Town. 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor, 

M'' Condict 0°' Fleming 

M-^ Smith C"' Drake, 

M'' Camp, 

Agreed that a Warrant do forthwith issue to apprehend 
Gerrit Rappelje, as a person suspected by this Board, to be 
disaftected & dangerous to this State. 

Agreed that subpoena's issue to summon John DeGroff & 
Jaquish Dennis living between Squan & Tom's River at 
llaiielje's Salt Works, to appear forthwith at Princeton Ijcfore 
Silas Condict Esq'' to give evidence against Garret Kappelje, 
in behalf of the State; 

And also, that subpoena's issue to summon Major .John 
Vliet, Jacob Force, Eve Force his wife, John Marlett, David 
Davidson & wife, John Mitchel and wife, & William Stevens 
D> Q"" Master Gen' for the same purpose. 

The Council met at Morristown Tuesday P. M. Augt 18. 
1.778 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor, 

M"^ Condict Co' Cooke 

M-- Smith Co' Drake 

But there not being a Quorum, adjourned till 8 O'clock, to- 
morrow morning 

Wednesday, Aug^ 19^'' 1.778 

The Council met at MorristoAvn. 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor, 

M' Condict, ' Co' Drake 

M^ Smith M-- Muhelm 

Co' Cooke, Co' Hoops. 

Agreed that His Excellency draw on the Treasurer for £300 
for the Use of the Council of Safety. 

Agreed that M' Condict pay to Abraham Voorhis & Coen- 
radt^Ten Eyck for Going to the Salt Works near Squan to sub- 
poena Witnesses against Gerrit Kapalje, the sum of £8. 9. 9 

Ordered 



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Ordered that Noah Hammond & John Whiteacre be sub- 
poena'd as witnesses against D' Bullion, 

Agreed that Harbet Henry (one of the party formerly com- 
mitted for attemi)ting to join the enemy on Staten Island, & 
escaping by breaking Gaol & now again apprehended with a 
party who liad agreed to take a number of loyal inhabitants & 
to deliver them to Co' Butler in the enemy's lines) be commit- 
ted for Pligh Treason, 

Isaac Thompson was examined as a AVitness against a num- 
ber of Tories who had agreed to Avaylay & Captivate a l>arty 
of men & carry them to Co' Butler & the Indians. 

Agreed that John Woortnian be committed for High Trea- 
son for heading the said Tories in the said enterprize. 

Agreed that Abel and Tho^ Rynear two prisoners lately re- 
moved from Trenton to Millstone be carried back & committed 
to Trenton Gaol. 

Adjourned till 3 O'clock this afternoon. 

The Board met according to adj*^ 

Ordered that 15.000 of tJie Flints, now in the possession of 
Major Kelsey in Princeton, be sent for & lodged in the care of 
Co' Hathaway at this place. 

Agreed that M^^ Condict pay to Major M'^Donald £36. 2. 9 
for money Expended by him for a Guard consisting at differ- 
ent times of 15. 11 & 9 Men, who escorted 7 Tory prisoners 
from Sussex to Morristown & £11, 5|. to 9 of the said Guard 
for the expenses of their return. 

It aijpearing to the Council of Safety that M-^ Rich'' Wain, 
\vho had l)een sent out of the State, by the said Council, re- 
turned into the same, without permission; 

Therefore ordered, That the said M' Wain do, within G 
day's time leave the State, or within the same space of time 
appear before the Council of Safety, or tlie President thereof at 
Morristown ; & enter into recognizance with surety in the 
sum of £1.000 to appear at the next Court of Oyer & Ter- 
miner to be held in & for the C° of Monmouth. 

M"^ James Findlass, who had lately come from the City of 
New York, into this State, without permission, appeared 
before the Board, Whereupon the Board ordered, that he enter 
into recognizance with surety, to appear at the next Court of 
Oyer & Terminer in & for the Co. of JMorris, 

Noel Hammond appeared agreeable to Citation before the 
Board & was examined as a witness against D' O'Bullion. 

Adjourned till 9 O'clock tomorrow morning, 

Thursday, 



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Thursday, Aug' 20*'' I.IIS 
The Council met, nt Morvistown, according to adj* 

Present. 

His Excellency the Governor 

M"" Condict M' Mehelm 

M'- Smith Co' Cook 

Co' Drake, Co' Hoops 

Jonathan Whiteacre, who had l)een subpoena'd as a witness 
against D'' O'Bullion, appeared before the Board, but knowing 
nothing of consequence against the said O'Bullion, of his own 
knowledge, referred the Council for information thereon to 
W"' Hill & Nathaniel Woodward. Whereupon ordered. That 
subpoenas do immediately issue for the Said W'" Hill & 
Nat''' Woodward to appear before the Council. 

John Demott and Deieh Vreland, (who were Confined in 
Morristown Gaol for going to & returning from the enemy at 
New York) appeared before the Board, & were dismissed from 
their confinement upon entering into Recognizances with John 
Mead, their surety, to appear at the next Court of Oyer & 
Terminer held in '& for the C'^' of Morris. 

M'' Andrew Gautier who lately came from New York, ajD- 
peared before the Council, & was permitted to enter into re- 
cognizance to appear at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer 
held in & for the C" of Morris. 

Brigadier Gen' Winds having purchased Lead, pursuant to 
a resolve of the Council & the Gen' Assembly to a larger 
amount than the money provided for that purpose, & the late 
proprietors thereof being very urgent for their money. 

Agreed that M"^ Condict advance him the sum of iJSOO to 
enable him to discharge the debt accrued by the said purchase. 

M"^ Gerrit Rapelje (who was confined in Morristown Gaol, on 
suspicion of being disaffected to this State) Appeared before 
the Board, Whereupon agreed, That M'" Rapalje be discharged 
from his confinement upon entering into recognizance with 
surety to appear at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer held 
in & for the County of Sussex. 

Adjourned till 3 O'clock this afternoon. 

The Council met, according to adjournment. 
Present as before. 

Israel Rickey came l)efore the Board & was examined as a 
Witness against D"" O'Bullion. 

Peter Appleman came before the Council & was permitted to 

go 
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o-o home upon entering into recognizance to appear at the next 
Court of Oyer & Terminer held in & for the County of Sussex. 

Agreed that the Sherifl' deliver Hugh jM'Clean, a prisoner in 
the Gaol of this town, to Sergeant Ilopson sent l)y Co' Shreve 
to guard him to Eliz ; Town, Said M'Clean being a deserter 
from his Kegiment. 

Agreed that the £300 — drawn hy his Excellency the Gover- 
nor, by order of the Council from the Treasury, be lodged in 
the hands of M"" Condict, the treasurer which was accordingly 
done. 

Adjourned till 9 O'clock tomorrow Morning. 

Thursday, Augt 21"' 
Met according to Adj* at Morristown, 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor, 

M' Smith Co' Hoo])S, 

M' Condict Co' Drake, 

Co' Mehelm Co' Cook, 

W"^ Hill & W'" Boyd agreeable to summons, appeared 
before the Board & were examined concerning Doct J* 
O'Bullion's political conduct, but not knowing any thing mate- 
rial against said O'Bullion, their affidavits were not taken. 

AVhereas their is great reason to think that the Slitting-Mill 
at Boontown, carried on by Samuel Ogden Esq' is the pro|)erty 
of the said Samuel Ogden & of several other persons, which 
other persons are disaffected to tlie present Government, and 
now with the enemy, and whose personal estate is now forfeited 
by the law of this State ; And whereas all the Shares of the 
profits that have been made by the said Slitting-Mill, belong- 
to such disaffected persons are in consequence of the said law 
forfeited to this State, & there is reason to believe that the 
said disaffected proprietors have by fraudulent & collusive con- 
veyances transferred their shares in the said Slitting IVlill in 
secret trust for their own uses, in order to evade the law & 
secure their interest therein, & in the profits thereby made, 
notwithstanding such forfeitures, l)y means whereof the State 
is like to be defrauded out of a very consideral)le sum of 
money — Therefore, Ordered, That the Attorney-General be 
directed to file a Bill in Equity against the said Samuel Ogden, 
for the discovery of all the owners of the said Slitting-Mill, 
and of the neat profits thereby made since the fourth day of 
June 1.777 

Ordered 



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Ordered tliat a Warrant do f(^rthwith issue to apprehend D"" 
James O'Bnllion as a person disaffected to tlie United States 
of America & dangerous to the welfare of this State. 

Agreed that John Cole be dischai'ged from his confinement, 
on entering into recognizance, with surety, to appear at the 
next Court of Oyer & Terminer held in & for the C" of Morris. 

Agreed that Isaac Goodwin be committed for High Treason, 
for being taken in arras against the United States of America. 

Agreed that Matthias Swartfeller be discharged from hia 
confinement, on entering into recognizance to appear at the 
next Court of Oyer & Terminer held in & for the C" of Sussex. 

Adjourned till 3 O'clock this afternoon. 

Met according to Adj'. 

Present, as before. 

Ordered That Hendrick Banta be committed for High Trea- 
son, in aiding & assisting the enemy of the United States of 
America, by taking up Arms against the said States. 

M''^ Ludlow applied to the Board in person, for permission 
to go into New York to recover some debts due to her there, 
but was refused. 

Adjourned till 9 O'clock tomorrow Morning. 

Saturday Augt 22"'^ 1.778 
The Council met, according to adj' at Morristown, 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M'' Condict Co' Drake 

M^ Smith Co' Mahelm 

Co' Hoops 

Agreed that there be paid by M"" Condict to Nehemiah Mills, 
for going with a guard of seven men & 10 prisoners to Glou- 
cester, & returning with the Guard to this place as p"^ his ac- 
count £10. 13. 6, And to Isaac Hayward for attending the 
Governor as a light horseman as p^ his account £4. 11. 9 

D'' James O'Bnllion came before the Board & u]ton entering 
into a recognizance with Jo^ Annin, his surety, to ai>})ear at 
the next Court of Oyer and Terminer, held in & for the C° of 
Morris, was discharged. 

Agreed that John Moore, Tice Konkle, Hanadam Konkle, 
George Moote, Matthias Swartfeller, Kinsberry & 

Tho^ Lay ton be discharged upon entering into recognizance 

with 



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with surety to appear at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer, 
to be held in & for the County of Sussex. 

Agreed tliat there he paid to Cap^'^ Symnions for his attend- 
ance on the Gov'' as a light horseman, from June 22'"' to 5'" 
Augt inclusive as per his a|ct £23. 13 1. 

Agreed that there be i)aid to his Excellency the Governor 
for money advanced by him to the several light-FIorsemen for 
attending as his guard & as expresses, the sum of £20. 0. 6. 
as per their several accounts to wit: 

To Peter Stryker, 
To Sam' Parsons, 
To Benj'" Conchlin 
To Ichabod Grunnnond 
To Caleb Woodruff, 
To do do, 

To Nathan Beedle 
To Timothy Miller 



Agreed that the Gaol Guard at Morristown be increased with 
12 additional men & that C"' Hathaway be ordered to detach 
so many men from his Reg' for that purpose, 

The Council adj'' till 2 O'clock next Tuesday afternoon the 
25'"^ Ins' 

Tuesday, Aug' 25. 1.778 

The Council met at Morristown. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor. 

M'' Camp Co' Cooke, 

M'- Smith Co' Drake, 

M"^ Mehelm M' Condict, 

Banta, who had been a prisoner in New York, being 

discharged from his confinement, and returned to New Jersey 
in exchange for Jacobus Quick, now a Stateprisoner in the 
Gaol of this town ; Therefore Ordered, that the said Quick be 
released & have permission to go to New York. 

Richard Wain appearing before the Board pursuant to 
citation & entering into recognizance with M' Lawrence, his 

surety 



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surety, to appear at the next C.^ourt of Oyer & Terminer held 
hi & for the County of Monmouth, was permitted to return to 
stay with his family agreeable to the prayer of his petition. 

Ichabod Barnet who was bound in a recognizance to appear 
at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer held in & for the County 
of Essex, petitioned the Board to " issue an order for his Trial at 
the Court of Oyer & Terminer now holding for the County of 
Middlesex." Whereupon Agreed that there being no necessity 
for such an order in the present case, the prayer of the said 
Petition be not granted. 

Anthony Ludlow, confined in Gaol in this town, for detain- 
ing Henry Brinkerhoff's cattle, appeared before the Board & 
upon promising to enter into recognizance, with surety, to ap- 
pear at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer held in & for the 
C" of Morris, 

Agreed that the said Ludlow be discharged from his con- 
finement on so doing. 

Ordered that Jacobus Cutwater be committed to the Gaol of 
this town for High Treason, 

The Council adjourned till 9 O'clock tomorrow morning. 

Wednesday, Morristown 26 Augt 1.778 
The Council met according to adjournment. 

Present, 

tlis Excellency the Governor, 

M'' Camp Co' Drake 

M'' Condict, Co' Cooke 

M^ Smith M^ Mahelm 

George Hyler who had lately returned from Staten Island, 
surrendered himself up to the Council 

Whereupon agreed That he be dismissed upon entering into 
recognizance, with surety, to appear at the next Court of Oyer 
& Terminer to be held in & for the C° of Somerset. 

Co' John Starke having preferred an account of the expense 
of a Party of Militia of the West Regiment of Morris County, 
under his command, on a scout after a number of disaffected 
persons, by order of His Excellency Gov' Livingston, amount- 
ing to £49. 16. 6, to the Council of Safety ; Agreed that the 
said Account be allowed & that the paymaster be requested to 
pay the Same. 

John M'^Clean, who lately came from Long-Island, & was 
confined on suspicion of deserting to the Enemy, appeared be- 
fore 



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fore tlie Board & it appearing that tlie said M'C'leaii was a 
lieutenant in the Navy-service of Pennsylvania, & had been 
taken prisoner by the enemy while in Philadelphia, & had now 
made his escape from them ; Whereupon, agreed, that he be 
released from his confinement & ])ennitted to go to Philadel- 
phia. 

Agi-eed that Co' Hathaway be authorized to deliver to Gen' 
Winds or his order, any number of the 15.000 Flints belonging 
to this State & lately lodged in his hands by order of this 
Board. 

Agreed that there be paid to John Smyth Escf for his ex- 
penses in victualling & otherwise providing for a Guard of 15 
men, who were employed in taking & guarding a number of 
Tories in Sussex, £11. 17. 6 

Agreed that M'' Condict pay to Zopliar Lyon £1. 1. 6 for his 
expenses in riding express on public business, to the Gov- 
ernor — 

Agreed that William Corrent, now confined in the Gaol of 
this town, on suspicion of assisting the enemies of the United 
States, be discharged on entering into recognizance, with 
surety, to appear at the next Court of (Jyer & l^erminer held 
in & for the County of Sussex. 

Ordered that the following persons, viz: Ja^ Findlass, Isaac 
Goodwin, John Cole, Andrew Gautiere, John Demott, Dirck 
Vreland, Hendrick Bantha, Anthony Ludlow & .Jacobus Out- 
water be tried in the County of Morris, altho' the oftences 
they are charged with, or were committed for were done & 
perpetrated in any other County, 

Agreed that JVP Condict pay to Cap'" Henry Luse £66. 0. 
for his expenses in apprehending a number of Tories in Sussex 
with a party of Militia under his Command. 

Agreed that there be paid to Daniel Kinney for his wages 
& expenses in fetching 15.000 P'lints from Princeton to this 
place £5. 16. 3. 

The Council of Safety met at Princeton 11*'^ Sept'" 1.778 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"^ Cooper, M"^ Fenimore 

Co' Drake, M' Condict 

M"- Imlay, M"^ Elmer 

Agreed that Anthony Woodward be offered in Exchange for 
M-^ Peter Imlay. 

Agreed 



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Agreed that ]\P Howard late Surgeon to the British light In- 
fantry in New York, be permitted to come & settle in this 
State, upon his applying to a magistrate & taking the Oaths 
of Abjuration & Allegiance with all convenient speed after his 
arrival in the State. 

12''' Sept^ 1778. 
Met at Princeton 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M^ Cooper, M-^ Buck 

M^ Tmlay, ]\p Condict 

M^ Manning, M^ Houston. 

^Agreed that Alexander M'^Donald be permitted to go to New 
York, upon some business of importance, of his own, upon 
Parole not to carry any letters or give any intelligence to the 
enemy. 

That Mary, the wife of Tho^ Hunlock, be permitted to go to 
NeAv York, with Penelope Van Klyne her maid, & her two 
children, upon condition not to return into this State, 

Agreed that there be paid to Co' Henry Vandycke, for 
1841"^^ lead by him furnished to be run into bullets for the 
Militia, at the rate of 2|6 p lb the sum of £'23. 1, -3 & for cash 
paid by him to Oakey Voorhise for 25 days labour in 
running 220| "'^ of lead into bullets, at the rate of 5| p^ day 
the sum of £6. 5|. i r j 

13 Septr 1.778 
Met at Princeton. 

Present 

His Excellency the Governor 

M' Tallman M^ Houston 

M^ Inday M^ Condict 

M-- Manning M"" Buck. 

Agreed that Able & Tho" Rineer now in confinement in 
Trenton Gaol, be removed to the Gaol in Burlington County, 
Avhich is the County in which they reside, & that for that pur- 
pose the Sherifl" of the County of Hunterdon deliver them to 
Isaac & Joseph English to be carried to Burhngton & delivered 
to the Sherif of that C". 

15 Septr 



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15 Septr 1.11S 
The Council met at Princeton, 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M"" Manning ]\P Fenemore 

M"^ Hart M"" Imlay 

Agreed That ]NP Condict advance, upon account, the sum of 
i;iO to Peter Clinton a private soldier in Cap'" Imlay's Com- 
pany of the third New Jersey Regiment discharged from the 
same by Co' Dayton by reason of a Wound received in the 
service of the United States which rendered him unfit for ser- 
vice on the 30 Sept"^ 1.778 as pr discharge. 

17"^ Septr 1.7 78 

The Council met at Princeton, 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M^ Speaker " M'^ Schenk 

M"^ Elmer, M'' Camp 

M"" Imlay, M'' Fenemore 

The petition of Nath' Little setting forth that he had been 
rendered unfit for service from the loss of a leg, & for which 
reason he had a discharge from the Army on the 21*' Aug' 
1.776 ; praying that this Board would allow him his Pay & 
rations from that time, and such other recompense as may be 
thought reasonable, the same having been read, the Council 
postponed the further consideration of, until some of the mem- 
V)ers from Morris County be consulted respecting this circum- 
stance. 

A petition from Mary M'Myers setting forth that she had 
lost a husl)and in the battle of German-Town, and was left in 
low circumstances, praying this Board to grant her some relief 
in the premises ; 

Whereupon, agreed, That there be paid into the hands of 
M' Manning for her use the sum of 160""^ 

John Fenemore, John Seal, Jacob Heumel, Tho'* Miller & 
John Ansley who had joined the British Army, and deserted 
from them, appeared before the Board & having severally 
entered into recognizance for their appearance at Court were 
dismissed. 

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18 Septr l.ns 
The Council met at Princeton, 

Present 

His Excellency the Governoi% 

M' Buck M-^ Manning 

M'' Imlay M"" Fenemore 

M'' Camp 

Agreed that there be paid to M' Archibald Mercer, the sum 
of £145. 10|- proc : for 21.000 Flints purchased by him at the 
request of the Council of Safety for the use of the Militia of 
this State, & for expenses in transporting the same from Bos- 
ton into this State — as per account — 

Upon the petition of Sarah Royal, setting forth that she had 
lost her husband in the service & left in distressing circum- 
stances, Agreed that there be paid to Co' Crips for her use as 
a temporary relief the sum of $60!" 

Agreeable to the recommendation of the Court of Oyer & 
Terminer & Gen' Gaol Delivery held at New Brunswick the 

nth ^,^g^ ly^g^ 

Agreed that there be paid to M"" Manning for the use of the 
following Constables for their extraordinary attendance at the 
same Court, at the following rates (vizt) 

To John Witlock for his attendance 15 days c 10 

Anthony Denton, 

John Seabnrne, 

Benj'" Ford, 

Stephen Voorhise 

Joseph Applegate, 

George Kelley, 

Clarke Smith, 

Ben]"' Lucker, 

Abel Still, 



Pursuant to the Recommendation of the Court of Oyer 
& Terminer held at Freehold for the C" of Monmouth June 
1.YV8 

Agreed that there be paid to M'' Schenk for the use of the 
following Constables for their extraordinary services in the 
said Court the following sums vizt. 

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To George Harris, 
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Peter Johnston, 
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Edward Wilburne, 
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£98. 0. 



19"' Sep^-" 1.778 



The Coi;ncil met at Princeton. 



Present, 

His Excellency the Governor, 

M-" Imlay M-^ Elmer 

M'' Schenk M"^ Speaker 

M"" Camp, 

The petition of David Pinkerton praying permission to go 
to New York, to obtain payment for several articles taken from 
him by the enemy in their march thro' this State, in Deer 1.776 
was read and considered. 

Whereupon, agreed, that M"^ Pinkerton be directed to attend 
this Board, before such permission can be granted. 

The memorial of Elizabeth Boon representing that she had 
lost a husband in the service & thereby (with three small 
children) rendered destitute & helpless, being considered ; 

Agreed that there be paid to M'' Keasby for her use, as a 
temporary relief the sum of |40!! 

Agreed that there be advanced to Cap'" Voorhise the sum of 
£11. 2|. for the pay & Bounty of a detachment of 10 men from 
Co' Neilson's Regiment ordered out by the Court of Oyer and 
Terminer, lately held for the County of Middlesex, as a Guard 
for the said Court, & who were on this duty for 4 days. 



22"'^ Sepf" 1.778 



The Council met at Princeton. 



Present, 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M' Crane, M' Elmer 

M-- Schenk, M^ Buck 

M"" Keasby, M' Hart, 



Agreed 



283 

Agreed that a warrant be issued for John Kartwick, for car- 
rying Flour on board of an Enemy's Flag, of Truce & that 
Captn Briningon, George Neffis, & John Halfpenny be sub- 
poena'd as witnesses 

Agreed that David Pickerson have leave to go to New 
York. 

Agreed that Solomon Wardel & Moses Havens be dis- 
charged from their Bond, they having produced to the Board 
the bodies of Dan' Brown & George Johnston agreeable to the 
condition thereof. 

Agreed that Daniel Brown & George Johnston, enter into 
recognizance with Solomon Wardel as their Surety for their 
appearance at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer to be held 
for the County of Monmouth Each in the sum of £300 — 

24 Septr 1.778 

The Council met at Princeton. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 

M^ Condict ' M-- Manning 

M' Inilay M'' Elmer 

M^ Drake M' Camp 

M^ Schenk M' Buck 
M^ Hart. 

Agreed that there be paid to Lieu* Joseph Schenk the sum 
of £5. 7|. for guarding, with an officer & six privates, a number 
of prisoners from Princeton, to Morristown in the month of 
April last. 

Agreed that there be paid to Silas Condict Esq for Nathaniel 
Little a soldier in one of the Jersey Battalions who was taken 
sick in the Northern Campaign, for his expenses in Boarding & 
Surgeons, as by the several certificates by him produced, the 
sum of £18. 14. 10 

Agreed that there be paid to Joseph Holmes for the use of 
Patience Sayre, (the widow of Nathaniel Sayre who died in the 
service of the United States, a soldier in the y^ New Jersey 
Battalion) the sum of £11. 5|. to be applied to the relief of her 
necessities according to his discretion. 

M"" Speaker paid into the hands of M"" Condict, the Treasurer, 
the sum of £158. 17. 6 being the remaining balance of the sum 
of £200 which M"' Elmer had" received from L' Co' Chamberlain, 
being the sum lately advanced to L* Co' Chamberlain by the 

Council 



284 

Council of Safety, to defray his expenses, to the INFassachusetts 
Bay, whither he was ordered to convoy the Honorable John 
Penn, & Joseph Chois Esq' & which order was afterwards 
countermanded, in consequence of leave obtained by those 
Gentlemen, from Congress, to remain in New, Jersey. 

Of the £41. 2. 6., the money paid out of the said £200-, the 
sum of £4. 12. 6 was agreed to be paid to Co' Chamberlain for 
his expenses in attending the Council of Safety, on the above 
business, as per his receipt, cfe the sum of £36. 10| to M' W"' 
Livingston J"" for his attendance as Secretary as per his receipt. 

25 Septr 1.778 
The Council met at Princeton. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M'' Keasby M' Elmer 

M-^ Buck M' Hart 

M' Imlay M' Condict 

Agreed that there be paid to M'' Sinnickson the sum of 
£4, 11. 6. for money advanced by him to Cap*^ Beasley for 
Cap'" Beasley's expenses in taking with a Guard of Militia, 
Northrop Marpole, & the sum of £8. 14|. for the expenses of a 
detachment of the Militia of a Cap'" & 10 privates in bringing 
a number of prisoners before the Council of Safety in August 
1.777 as per the accounts & receipts thereof. 

The Council adjourned till 8 o'clock. 

The Council met, pursuant to adj' 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M^ Buck ■ M' Imlay, 

M-" Condict M-^ Manning, 

M' Schenk, M'' Keasby, 

Agreed that Susanna Morris wife of Asa Morris enter into 
Recognizance to appear at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer 
for the C of Middlesex. 

Agreed that Joseph D. Camp enter into recognizance in the 
sum of £500, for his appearance at the next Court of Oyer & 
Terminer for Middlesex, and. 

That Joseph Shatwell the fouith be committed for high 
Treason to the Jail in Morristown. 

The 



285 

Tlie same day, P. M. 

Present, 
, Tlis Exeelleiicy tlie Governor, 

' M'' Tallmau ' M' Condict 

jNP Manning M' Feneniore. 

M"' Imlay, 

Agreed that Abraliam Thorne enter into recognizance for his 
appearance at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer to he held 
for the C" of Essex, and 

That Eva Morris, enter into recognizance to appear at the 
next Court of Q' Sessions to be held in the County of Middle- 
sex, for refusing to take the Oaths of Abjuration &, Allegiance. 

Agreed that Finlass have leave to return into this State. 

Agreed that Abijah Cheesman be committed to Middlesex 
Gaol for High Treason & passing counterfeit money. 

26 Septr 1.778 

The Council met at Princeton, 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M' Manning M' Buck 

M^ Tallman M'' Schenk 

M"^ Imlay 

Agreed that Robert Waller, Jacob Wilson, J a' Davis and 
Jo' Wilson be committed to Morris Gaol, for High Treason, for 
having joined the Enemy, & now returning to the State with- 
out leave. 

Agreed that Sarah Alboy, with her daughter Anne, and one 
large trunk & two small ones, with their wearing apparel & 
bed & bedding, have leave to go to New York. 

That Rachel Wells, the wife of James Wells, have also 
leave to go to New York, having both engaged not to return 
into this State. 

Septr 28. 1.VV8 

The Council met at Princeton. 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M"" Condict M' Schenk, 

M^ Elmer M-^ Hart 

M"^ Keasby M-^ Buck 

Agreed 



28G 

Agreed that M" Reziah Lott be permitted to g;o to New 
York. 

Agreed that tliere be paid to W'" Wick, a light horseman, 
for attending the Governor the sum of £17. 7. 8 

And to Joseph Briton for the like service the sum of 
£17. 4." 2 as per their respective accounts. 

Agreed that there be paid to M' Sclienk for the use of 
Nicholas Van Brunt, Sheriff of Monmouth, for his expenses in 
removing tlie prisoners from the (Taol of Monmouth, C'^, to 
that of Mori'is, at the time of the enemy's march thro' Mon- 
mouth & in fetcliing back to Monmouth those who were there 
to be executed, as per his account the sum of £48. 6|. 

30 Septr 1.778 
The Council met at Princeton, 

Present, 
His Excellency the Governor, 
M'' Fennemore M"" Imlay 

M^ Buck M-^ Crane, 

M"^ Manning 
Agreed that M'' Bo wen & M"" Helmo have leave to go to New 
York being laid under an Injunction not to give any informa- 
tion relative to our Public Affairs. 

2"'^ Oct 1778 
The Council met, at Princeton, 

Present 
His Excellency the Governor 
M-" Schenk M"" Condict 

M-^ Camp M"- Imlay 

M-^ Manning M"^ Buck 

Agreed that D'' Moses Bloomfield be requested to attend the 
Board tomorrow morning at 8 O'clock with a list of the 
Physicians, Surgeons & Surgeon's mates attending at Prince- 
ton, cfe the number of the sick in the hospital there. 

Agreed that there be paid to M"" Condict for the use of Jon" 
Stiles Jun' for attending the Governor as a light Horseman as 
per his a|c £8. 19. 2 

Agreed that a Warrant be issued for W"' Curtis of Shrews^ 
bury, for supplying the enemy with provisions. 

2"^ October 



287 

3'"'^ October 1.778 
The Council met at Princeton. 
[The Proceedings of the 3d are omitted ; what follows belongs to the 

/til. J 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor, 

M-- Crane, M-" Tallman 

M-- Condict, M"- Camp 

Co' Drake, 

Agreed that there be paid to JNI"" Condict for the use of the 
Constables hereinafter named, for their extraordinary services 
at the Court of Oyer & Terminer held in Morris County in 
Sepf last, to wit, for James Young, Joseph Stouten, John 
Horton, Levi Baldwin, John Riggs, Christopher Mulford, and 
Ebenezer Ilayward, 8 days Eac'h, and Samuel Oliver & Isaac 
Pierson 7 days Each, Joseph Conger and Abraham Mansfield, 

5 days c 15|. p day, amounting to, in the whole, £60, 15|. 
Agreed that there be paid to M' Camp, the sum of IH"" by 

him advanced to Isaac Coxe, Sergeant of the Guard at Iladdoii- 
field, in part pay for the said Guard as per M"" Coxe's receipt — 
Agreed that there be paid to ]\P Houston for monies ad- 
vanced by him to Henry Kennedy a light horse man, in the 
recess of the Council of Safety, as per the said Kennedy's a|ct, 

6 receipt the sum of £19. 15|. 9. 

Agreed that the Governor draw on the Treasurer for the 
Council of Safety for £450. 

8"^ October 1.778 
The Council met at Princeton. 

Present, 

His Excellency the Governor, 

M-- Hart M^ Schenk 

M^ Camp M-- Tallman 

Co' Drake. 



Agreed that there be paid to John Hart Escf for the use of 




1.776, the sum of 160'^ to be by him distributed for the relief 
of her necessities according to his discretion; 

And also that there be paid to M"^ Hart for Cash advanced 
by him to M"^" Lott for the use of her room for the Council of 
Safety the SO*'' Aug' 1.777 the sum of 15|. 



